Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 230kg lighter empty and carries 180kg more. The Bateson PT44 is rated 50kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 230kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX84 carries 180kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 50kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 540kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2160kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.45m x 1.27m |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is 230kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 180kg more
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 230kg lighter empty and carries 180kg more. The Bateson PT44 is rated 50kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 230kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84, by 180kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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