Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 725kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is 25kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 725kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 weighs 25kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 795kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2705kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams LM166. 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 25kg 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 LM166 if...
- you want one that carries 725kg more
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 725kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is 25kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Bateson PT44. It is 25kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 725kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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