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Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail

The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail carries 1,485kg more and is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 120V Van Trailer
Bateson 120V Van Trailer - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail - image: prgtrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 120V Van TrailerPRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
Gross weight750kg3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models)
Payload490kg1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration
BrakesUnbrakedBraked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes)
Unladen weight260kg-
Internal length2050mm-
Internal width1150mm-
Internal height1200mm-
Internal bed-4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide
Axles-Twin or Tri

Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...

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.

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Full 120V Van Trailer specifications →

Buy or hire the ProLine Beavertail if...

  • you want one that carries 1,485kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2,250kg heavier gross

The ProLine Beavertail suits owners of low-ground-clearance cars, since its beavertail ramp lets a car drive on and off without grounding, unlike a flat-bed transporter. PRG offers it across twin and tri-axle chassis so buyers can match the trailer to a 3000kg or 3500kg tow limit.

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Full ProLine Beavertail specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?

The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail carries 1,485kg more and is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a pRG Trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars..

Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?

The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail, by 1,485kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail 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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