Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams HB510XL
The Bateson PT44 is 520kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 750kg heavier gross and carries 230kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 520kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 230kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams HB510XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 1290kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2210kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
| Internal width | - | 1.74m |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams HB510XL. 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 520kg lighter empty
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 HB510XL if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 230kg more
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Bateson PT44 is 520kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 750kg heavier gross and carries 230kg more. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Bateson PT44. It is 520kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL, by 230kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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