Head to head
Bateson PT56 vs PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
The Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer. The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a prg trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT56 | PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models) |
| Axles | Triple axle, auto-reversing overrun brakes | Twin or Tri |
| Deck length | 5m (16ft) | - |
| Deck width | 2.1m (7ft) | - |
| Ramp | Hinged rear ramp, 75cm high | - |
| Payload | - | 1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration |
| Internal bed | - | 4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes) |
Sources: Bateson PT56, PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT56 if...
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 ProLine Beavertail if...
The ProLine Beavertail suits owners of low-ground-clearance cars, since its beavertail ramp lets a car drive on and off without grounding, unlike a flat-bed transporter. PRG offers it across twin and tri-axle chassis so buyers can match the trailer to a 3000kg or 3500kg tow limit.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT56 and the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a pRG Trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars..
Can I tow the Bateson PT56 or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail 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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