Head to head
Bateson PT56 vs SDC Trailers Rollerbed
The Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer. The SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT56 | SDC Trailers Rollerbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Triple axle, auto-reversing overrun brakes | SAF axles on drums |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Deck length | 5m (16ft) | - |
| Deck width | 2.1m (7ft) | - |
| Ramp | Hinged rear ramp, 75cm high | - |
| Length | - | 4m |
| Curtains | - | XL-rated curtains |
Sources: Bateson PT56, SDC Trailers Rollerbed. 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 Rollerbed if...
A car transporter trailer built by SDC, Northern Ireland's largest trailer maker, used by vehicle recovery and haulage firms for moving cars on a roller bed. The curtain sides let vehicles be loaded and secured from either side.
Listed by
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent, Alrewas
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT56 and the SDC Trailers Rollerbed?
The Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.
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