Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 250kg heavier gross and is 51kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 51kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Payload | 1980kg | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 51kg lighter empty
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 250kg heavier gross and is 51kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 51kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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