Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Maypole MP6819
The Maypole MP6819 is 815kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and carries 2,186kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 815kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 2,186kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Maypole MP6819 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 120kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 379kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal length | - | 186cm |
| Internal width | - | 116cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Maypole MP6819. 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 3,001kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,186kg 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 MP6819 if...
- you want one that is 815kg lighter empty
The longest trailer in Maypole's general purpose range here, for buyers needing extra bed length for bulkier loads such as garden waste or flat-pack furniture.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Maypole MP6819?
The Maypole MP6819 is 815kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and carries 2,186kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Maypole MP6819 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Maypole MP6819?
The Maypole MP6819. It is 815kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Maypole MP6819?
The Bateson PT66, by 2,186kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Maypole MP6819 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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