Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 320kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 950kg heavier gross and carries 630kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 320kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 950kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson PT44 carries 630kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 1350kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Tickners GB855. 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 950kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 630kg 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 GB855 if...
- you want one that is 320kg lighter empty
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 320kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 950kg heavier gross and carries 630kg more. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 320kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Tickners GB855?
The Bateson PT44, by 630kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Tickners GB855 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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