Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs SDC Trailers Rollerbed
The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch. The SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | SDC Trailers Rollerbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Twin axle | SAF axles on drums |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Gross weight | 2750kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | - |
| Payload | 1980kg | - |
| Length | - | 4m |
| Curtains | - | XL-rated curtains |
Sources: Bateson PT44, SDC Trailers Rollerbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT44 if...
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 Rollerbed if...
A car transporter trailer built by SDC, Northern Ireland's largest trailer maker, used by vehicle recovery and haulage firms for moving cars on a roller bed. The curtain sides let vehicles be loaded and secured from either side.
Listed by
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent, Alrewas
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the SDC Trailers Rollerbed?
The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.
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