Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 715kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is 35kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 715kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 35kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 5950mm | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 805kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT44 if...
- you want one that is 35kg lighter empty
Bateson's 14ft x 7ft tilt-bed trailer, supplied with steel sides, ramps and a winch as standard. Used to load and carry cars, quads and small plant, it is one of the most widely stocked hydraulic tilt trailers among UK hire and trailer-sales firms.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that carries 715kg more
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
The CT177 is built to be wide enough for most light commercial vehicles while remaining narrow enough for smaller cars, making it a common choice for vehicle recovery firms and the motor trade. Its long bed and 3500kg GVW keep it within standard car-licence towing limits for a single vehicle plus ramps.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Whitehall Trailers Ltd - Southam
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Shropshire Trailer Hire - Shrewsbury, Bicton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 715kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is 35kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Bateson PT44. It is 35kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 715kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams CT177 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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