Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 315kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 485kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 315kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 485kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2080kg |
| Axles | Triple | Twin |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal length | - | 3048mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bateson PT66, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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 rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 485kg 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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 315kg lighter empty
The longest of M-Tec's standard twin-axle box trailers, aimed at contractors and farmers hauling longer loads such as fencing materials, machinery or multiple pallets in one trip.
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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 315kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 485kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 315kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bateson PT66, by 485kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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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