Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 635kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 2,250kg heavier gross and carries 1,615kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 635kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson PT44 carries 1,615kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 365kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 1 |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Tickners CP53. 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 2,250kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,615kg 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 CP53 if...
- you want one that is 635kg lighter empty
Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.
Listed by
- Trailer Hire Solutions Ltd - Tunbridge Wells
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 635kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 2,250kg heavier gross and carries 1,615kg more. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 635kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Tickners CP53?
The Bateson PT44, by 1,615kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Tickners CP53 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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