Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Bateson PT44 is rated 1,350kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 375kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 1,350kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 375kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Payload | 1980kg | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams GD85. 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 1,350kg 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 GD85 if...
- you want one that is 375kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Bateson PT44 is rated 1,350kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 375kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 375kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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