Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 750kg heavier gross and is 95kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 95kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 675kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Payload | 1980kg | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT44 if...
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 LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 95kg lighter empty
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 750kg heavier gross and is 95kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 95kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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