Head to head
Bateson PT56 vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Bateson PT56 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT56 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT56 | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Deck length | 5m (16ft) | - |
| Deck width | 2.1m (7ft) | - |
| Axles | Triple axle, auto-reversing overrun brakes | - |
| Ramp | Hinged rear ramp, 75cm high | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson PT56, Ifor Williams CT136. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT56 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
A tri-axle tilt-bed trailer that lowers to ground level so plant, vehicles or awkward loads can be driven or winched straight on without ramps. Its low deck and tilt action suit hire firms moving mixed loads rather than one type of vehicle.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT56 and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Bateson PT56 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Can I tow the Bateson PT56 or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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