Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 755kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 755kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 5kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 5950mm | 5.70m |
| Overall width | 2180mm | 2.30m |
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams GX126. 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 GX126 if...
- you want one that carries 755kg more
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 5kg lighter empty
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 755kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126. It is 5kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 755kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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