Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
The Bateson PT44 carries 5kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT44 carries 5kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models) |
| Payload | 1980kg | 1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin or Tri |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes) |
Sources: Bateson PT44, PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail. 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 carries 5kg 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 ProLine Beavertail if...
The ProLine Beavertail suits owners of low-ground-clearance cars, since its beavertail ramp lets a car drive on and off without grounding, unlike a flat-bed transporter. PRG offers it across twin and tri-axle chassis so buyers can match the trailer to a 3000kg or 3500kg tow limit.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The Bateson PT44 carries 5kg more. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a pRG Trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars..
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The Bateson PT44, by 5kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail 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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