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Bateson PT66 vs Krone Mega

The Krone Mega carries 30,085kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson PT66
Bateson PT66 - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
Krone Mega
Krone Mega - image: KRONE

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson PT66Krone Mega
Payload2565kg32650 kg
Gross weight3500kg-
Unladen weight935kg-
Bed size5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7')-
AxlesTriple-
Permissible total weight-39000 kg
Dead weight-6350 kg
Clear side length-13620 mm
Clear side width-2480 mm

Sources: Bateson PT66, Krone Mega. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the PT66 if...

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.

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Full PT66 specifications →

Buy or hire the Mega if...

  • you want one that carries 30,085kg more

A tall-bodied curtainside trailer used by hauliers to maximise cubic load space for bulky but relatively light freight, within standard road height limits.

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Full Mega specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Krone Mega?

The Krone Mega carries 30,085kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Krone Mega is a high-cube curtainside semi-trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Krone Mega?

The Krone Mega, by 30,085kg.

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