Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Bateson PT44 is 230kg lighter empty and is rated 50kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 230kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 50kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 1,000kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Payload | 1980kg | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.52m |
| Internal width | - | 1.79m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams HB511. 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 230kg lighter empty
- 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 HB511 if...
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Bateson PT44 is 230kg lighter empty and is rated 50kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Bateson PT44. It is 230kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams HB511 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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