Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Bateson 355B
The Bateson 355B carries 30kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 30kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Bateson 355B | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2670kg | 2700kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 800kg |
| Deck length | - | 5000mm |
| Deck width | - | 2100mm |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Bateson 355B. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that carries 30kg more
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 35-16 and the Bateson 355B?
The Bateson 355B carries 30kg more. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35-16 or the Bateson 355B?
The Bateson 355B, by 30kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 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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