Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Bateson PT44 is 230kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 750kg heavier gross and carries 520kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 230kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 520kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2500kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"). 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 230kg 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 U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 520kg more
The U-Tilt range is Indespension's answer to ramp-loaded plant trailers, tipping the whole bed down rather than using fold-out ramps, which suits low-clearance machinery. It is generally compared with Ifor Williams' ramped GX plant trailers by hire fleets choosing between the two loading systems.
Full U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Bateson PT44 is 230kg lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 750kg heavier gross and carries 520kg more. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is a a twin-axle tilting flatbed trailer for plant and machinery, using twin hydraulic rams to tip the bed for low loading..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Bateson PT44. It is 230kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 520kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") 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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