Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Bateson PT44 is 150kg lighter empty and is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 150kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 920kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Payload | 1980kg | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams HB506. 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 150kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 150kg 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 HB506 if...
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Bateson PT44 is 150kg lighter empty and is rated 150kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Bateson PT44. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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