Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Bateson 35MD
The Bateson 35MD is 75kg lighter empty and carries 75kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 75kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 75kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Bateson 35MD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 725kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2775kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3030mm x 1680mm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Bateson 35MD. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
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
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that is 75kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 75kg more
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Bateson 35MD?
The Bateson 35MD is 75kg lighter empty and carries 75kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Bateson 35MD?
The Bateson 35MD. It is 75kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Bateson 35MD?
The Bateson 35MD, by 75kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Bateson 35MD 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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