Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Erde CH451
The Erde CH451 is 826kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,071kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 826kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 2,071kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Erde CH451 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 600kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 109kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 494kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal bed | - | 200 x 117cm |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Erde CH451. 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 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,071kg 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 CH451 if...
- you want one that is 826kg lighter empty
A bare chassis bought by buyers who want to fit their own box, cage or platform body rather than take a standard Erde trailer.
Listed by
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Erde CH451?
The Erde CH451 is 826kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,071kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Erde CH451?
The Erde CH451. It is 826kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Erde CH451?
The Bateson PT66, by 2,071kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Erde CH451 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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