Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Bateson PT66 carries 705kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 95kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 705kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 95kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 1860kg |
| Axles | Triple | Twin |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bateson PT66, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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 carries 705kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 95kg lighter empty
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson PT66 carries 705kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 95kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 95kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson PT66, by 705kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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