Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The Bateson PT66 is 45kg lighter empty and carries 45kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 45kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 45kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2520kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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 45kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 45kg 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 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson PT66 is 45kg lighter empty and carries 45kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson PT66. It is 45kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson PT66, by 45kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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