Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams CT136HD
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 425kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 425kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams CT136HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 510kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | - |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.0m |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams CT136HD. 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 900kg heavier gross
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 CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 425kg lighter empty
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Shropshire Trailer Hire - Shrewsbury, Bicton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 425kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 425kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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