Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Bateson PT44 carries 755kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT44 carries 755kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 5kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 1225kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 carries 755kg more
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 5kg 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 HBE506 if...
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Bateson PT44 carries 755kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Bateson PT44. It is 5kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Bateson PT44, by 755kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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