Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 320kg lighter empty and carries 270kg more. The Bateson PT44 is rated 50kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 320kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 270kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 50kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 rated 50kg heavier gross
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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is 320kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 270kg more
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 320kg lighter empty and carries 270kg more. The Bateson PT44 is rated 50kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 320kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 270kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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