Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Maypole MP6819
The Maypole MP6819 is 650kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 2,251kg heavier gross and carries 1,601kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 650kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 2,251kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson PT44 carries 1,601kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Maypole MP6819 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 120kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 379kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 186cm |
| Internal width | - | 116cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Maypole MP6819. 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 2,251kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,601kg 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 MP6819 if...
- you want one that is 650kg lighter empty
The longest trailer in Maypole's general purpose range here, for buyers needing extra bed length for bulkier loads such as garden waste or flat-pack furniture.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Maypole MP6819?
The Maypole MP6819 is 650kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 2,251kg heavier gross and carries 1,601kg more. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Maypole MP6819 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Maypole MP6819?
The Maypole MP6819. It is 650kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Maypole MP6819?
The Bateson PT44, by 1,601kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Maypole MP6819 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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