Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 785kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 785kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 35kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 5950mm | 5.60m |
| Overall width | 2180mm | 2.10m |
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2765kg |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 LM146 if...
- you want one that carries 785kg more
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 35kg lighter empty
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 785kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146. It is 35kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 785kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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