Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter
The Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg, braked |
| Axles | Twin axle | twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Platform size | - | 12ft x 6ft 6in (3.66m x 1.98m) |
| Floor | - | phenol-coated anti-slip, flat deck |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter. 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 rated 900kg 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 Beaver Tail Transporter if...
A galvanised beavertail trailer with a flat, ramped deck for driving plant or vehicles straight on and off. It is aimed at plant hire and groundworks firms moving mini diggers, dumpers or cars between sites without a dedicated low-loader.
Listed by
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter?
The Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is a twin-axle beavertail plant/vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter 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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