Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Tickners ECO745
The Bateson PT44 carries 1,505kg more and is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 495kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT44 carries 1,505kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 495kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Tickners ECO745 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 275kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 475kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 1 |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Internal length | - | 2100mm |
| Internal width | - | 1175mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Tickners ECO745. 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 1,505kg more
- you want one that is rated 2 tonnes 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.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
Buy or hire the ECO745 if...
- you want one that is 495kg lighter empty
A taller, longer-bedded version of the Eco Box range for buyers needing more internal volume while staying unbraked. At 1470mm internal height it will take a stacked load standing up, which is what separates a box trailer from a flatbed with sides, while staying under the 750kg unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Tickners ECO745?
The Bateson PT44 carries 1,505kg more and is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 495kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Tickners ECO745 is a an unbraked single-axle box trailer with a lift-off lid, from Tickners' Eco Box range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Tickners ECO745?
The Tickners ECO745. It is 495kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Tickners ECO745?
The Bateson PT44, by 1,505kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Tickners ECO745 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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