Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody is 440kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 1,450kg heavier gross and carries 1,040kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 440kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 1,450kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson PT44 carries 1,040kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Single or Twin |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Woodford Widebody. 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 1,450kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,040kg 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 440kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody is 440kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 1,450kg heavier gross and carries 1,040kg more. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 440kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Bateson PT44, by 1,040kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Woodford Widebody 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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