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Bateson PT44 vs Nugent P2813S

The Nugent P2813S is 190kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 50kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

PT44
Bateson PT44
Nugent P2813S
Nugent P2813S - image: GM Stephenson

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson PT44Nugent P2813S
Gross weight2750kg2,700kg
Unladen weight770kg580kg
Overall length5950mm-
Overall width2180mm-
Internal deck4500mm x 2100mm (LxW)-
Payload1980kg-
AxlesTwin axle-
Bed-2.792m x 1.348m

Sources: Bateson PT44, Nugent P2813S. 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 50kg heavier gross

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.

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Full PT44 specifications →

Buy or hire the P2813S if...

  • you want one that is 190kg lighter empty

A compact, low-loading plant trailer sized around a mini excavator. The bed is deliberately short, which is the point: it suits a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine and keeps the whole outfit towable rather than chasing capacity it does not need.

Full P2813S specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Nugent P2813S?

The Nugent P2813S is 190kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 50kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Nugent P2813S is a plant trailer, twin axle.

Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Nugent P2813S?

The Nugent P2813S. It is 190kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.

Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Nugent P2813S 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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