Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Bateson 355B
The Bateson 355B carries 2,210kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 540kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,210kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 540kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Bateson 355B | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 800kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 2700kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal width | 1150mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Deck length | - | 5000mm |
| Deck width | - | 2100mm |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Bateson 355B. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
- you want one that is 540kg lighter empty
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that carries 2,210kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Bateson 355B?
The Bateson 355B carries 2,210kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 540kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Bateson 355B?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 540kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Bateson 355B?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,210kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Bateson 355B 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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