Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Bateson PT44 is 480kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 750kg heavier gross and carries 270kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 480kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 270kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Tri-axle |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Woodford Galaxy. 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 480kg 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 Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 270kg more
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Bateson PT44 is 480kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 750kg heavier gross and carries 270kg more. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Bateson PT44. It is 480kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 270kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Woodford Galaxy 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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