Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Tickners ECO745
The Bateson PT66 carries 2,090kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 660kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 2,090kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 660kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Tickners ECO745 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 275kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 475kg |
| Axles | Triple | 1 |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal length | - | 2100mm |
| Internal width | - | 1175mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Tickners ECO745. 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 2,090kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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 ECO745 if...
- you want one that is 660kg lighter empty
A taller, longer-bedded version of the Eco Box range for buyers needing more internal volume while staying unbraked. At 1470mm internal height it will take a stacked load standing up, which is what separates a box trailer from a flatbed with sides, while staying under the 750kg unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Tickners ECO745?
The Bateson PT66 carries 2,090kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 660kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Tickners ECO745 is a an unbraked single-axle box trailer with a lift-off lid, from Tickners' Eco Box range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Tickners ECO745?
The Tickners ECO745. It is 660kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Tickners ECO745?
The Bateson PT66, by 2,090kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Tickners ECO745 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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