Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Brenderup CD300TBR2000
The Bateson 355B carries 1,210kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Brenderup CD300TBR2000 is 290kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 1,210kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 290kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Brenderup CD300TBR2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 510kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 1490kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal size | - | 300cm x 155cm x 185cm (L x W x H) |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Brenderup CD300TBR2000. 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 1,210kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes 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 CD300TBR2000 if...
- you want one that is 290kg lighter empty
A lightweight box trailer from Brenderup's Cargo Dynamic range, built with a honeycomb composite body to keep unladen weight low relative to payload. Tradespeople and hire firms use it to carry tools or an electric van's overflow load behind a car.
Full CD300TBR2000 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Brenderup CD300TBR2000?
The Bateson 355B carries 1,210kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Brenderup CD300TBR2000 is 290kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Brenderup CD300TBR2000 is a twin axle enclosed box trailer with rear ramp.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Brenderup CD300TBR2000?
The Brenderup CD300TBR2000. It is 290kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Brenderup CD300TBR2000?
The Bateson 355B, by 1,210kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Brenderup CD300TBR2000 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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