Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Indespension Daxara 158
The Bateson PT44 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,440kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson PT44 carries 1,440kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Indespension Daxara 158 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 650kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 540kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Size | - | 4'9" x 3'3" |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked, single axle |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Indespension Daxara 158. 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 rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,440kg more
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 Daxara 158 if...
One of the most common small trailers on British drives: a compact lidded box sold through Indespension and its dealers, bought by campers, anglers and householders for holiday luggage, tip runs and garden waste. At 650kg gross it can be towed by almost any car with a towbar.
Full Daxara 158 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Indespension Daxara 158?
The Bateson PT44 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,440kg more. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Indespension Daxara 158 is a unbraked single axle camping and leisure trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Indespension Daxara 158?
The Bateson PT44, by 1,440kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Indespension Daxara 158 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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