Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Blue Line BLP35126
The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer. The Blue Line BLP35126 is a a braked twin-axle drop-side platform trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Blue Line BLP35126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 12ft x 6ft6in (3.66m x 1.98m) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Blue Line BLP35126. 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 BLP35126 if...
Used by plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers to carry a mini digger or pallet loads, with drop sides for easy loading.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Blue Line BLP35126?
The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Blue Line BLP35126 is a a braked twin-axle drop-side platform trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Blue Line BLP35126 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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