Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Turatello F20
The Bateson PT44 is rated 750kg heavier gross and is 80kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Turatello F20 weighs 80kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Turatello F20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 2,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | approx. 850kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Payload | 1980kg | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Length | - | 616cm |
| Width | - | 210cm |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Turatello F20. 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 750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 80kg lighter empty
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 F20 if...
Described by its Italian maker as the smallest of its car-carrying vans, the F20 suits owners who need to move a single race or track car under cover without the size and cost of a full motorsport transporter.
Listed by
- Turatello Trailers Ltd. - Nottingham, Burton Joyce
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Turatello F20?
The Bateson PT44 is rated 750kg heavier gross and is 80kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Turatello F20 is a enclosed van-type trailer for transporting a single race or road car.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Turatello F20?
The Bateson PT44. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Turatello F20.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Turatello F20 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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