Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams P8e
The Bateson PT66 carries 2,033kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 717kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 2,033kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 717kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams P8e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 218kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 532kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.51m x 1.45m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams P8e. 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 2,033kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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 P8e if...
- you want one that is 717kg lighter empty
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Bateson PT66 carries 2,033kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 717kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 717kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Bateson PT66, by 2,033kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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