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Bateson PT44 vs Sun Way Galaxy TBS75

The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 580kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,420kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson PT44Sun Way Galaxy TBS75
Overall length5950mm5.99m
Overall width2180mm1.83m
Gross weight2750kg750kg
Unladen weight770kg190kg
Payload1980kg560kg
Internal deck4500mm x 2100mm (LxW)-
AxlesTwin axle-
Rollers-20 non-marking rollers plus 1 keel roller, winch and break-back facility

Sources: Bateson PT44, Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. 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 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,420kg 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.

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Buy or hire the Galaxy TBS75 if...

  • you want one that is 580kg lighter empty

A French-built boat trailer for owners of small motorboats who need to launch and recover from a slipway themselves. The break-back facility and roller bed make it easier to float the boat on and off without a tow vehicle in the water.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 580kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,420kg more. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats.

Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. It is 580kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.

Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The Bateson PT44, by 1,420kg.

Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 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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