Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 860kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 860kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 110kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 660kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2840kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams GH1054. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT44 if...
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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that carries 860kg more
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 110kg lighter empty
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 860kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 110kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 860kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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