Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Brian James T Transporter
The Bateson PT66 carries 35kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 35kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Brian James T Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2530kg |
| Axles | Triple | Twin (12in steel rims) |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | - |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m x 2.1m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Brian James T Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that carries 35kg more
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the T Transporter if...
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Brian James T Transporter?
The Bateson PT66 carries 35kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Brian James T Transporter?
The Bateson PT66, by 35kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Brian James T Transporter 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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