Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Bateson PT44
The Bateson 355B carries 720kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is 30kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 720kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 30kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Bateson PT44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2750kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 770kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 1980kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin axle |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 5950mm |
| Overall width | - | 2180mm |
| Internal deck | - | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Bateson PT44. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that carries 720kg more
- you want one that is rated 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
Buy or hire the PT44 if...
- you want one that is 30kg lighter empty
Bateson's 14ft x 7ft tilt-bed trailer, supplied with steel sides, ramps and a winch as standard. Used to load and carry cars, quads and small plant, it is one of the most widely stocked hydraulic tilt trailers among UK hire and trailer-sales firms.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Bateson PT44?
The Bateson 355B carries 720kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is 30kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Bateson PT44?
The Bateson PT44. It is 30kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Bateson PT44?
The Bateson 355B, by 720kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Bateson PT44 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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