Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Bateson PT66
The Bateson 355B is 135kg lighter empty and carries 135kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 135kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 135kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Bateson PT66 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 935kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2565kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Triple |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Bed size | - | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Bateson PT66. 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 is 135kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 135kg 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
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Bateson PT66?
The Bateson 355B is 135kg lighter empty and carries 135kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Bateson PT66?
The Bateson 355B. It is 135kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Bateson PT66?
The Bateson 355B, by 135kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Bateson PT66 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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