Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 830kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 830kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 80kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 690kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2810kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that carries 830kg more
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 80kg lighter empty
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 830kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 830kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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