Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody is 605kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 carries 1,625kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 605kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 1,625kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Axles | Triple | Single or Twin |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Woodford Widebody. 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 1,625kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 605kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody is 605kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 carries 1,625kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 605kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Bateson PT66, by 1,625kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Woodford Widebody 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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