Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Bateson PT44 carries 245kg more and is 95kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT44 carries 245kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 95kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 865kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 1735kg |
| 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 HBX506. 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 245kg more
- you want one that is 95kg 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 HBX506 if...
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Bateson PT44 carries 245kg more and is 95kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Bateson PT44. It is 95kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Bateson PT44, by 245kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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