Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams GH94
The Ifor Williams GH94 is 270kg lighter empty and carries 220kg more. The Bateson PT44 is rated 50kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 270kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH94 carries 220kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 50kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams GH94 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 500kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2200kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams GH94. 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 GH94 if...
- you want one that is 270kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 220kg more
The entry point of Ifor Williams' plant range, bought by landscapers and groundworkers who need to move a single mini digger or similar and want to keep unladen weight low so more of the 2700kg gross is usable payload.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94 is 270kg lighter empty and carries 220kg more. The Bateson PT44 is rated 50kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams GH94 is a a compact plant trailer for mini diggers and skid-steers.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94. It is 270kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94, by 220kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GH94 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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