Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Brian James A-Max 305
The Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 665kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 665kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Brian James A-Max 305 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2035kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.3m x 1.96m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Brian James A-Max 305. 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
- you want one that carries 665kg 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 A-Max 305 if...
Suits owners of larger saloons or estate cars who have outgrown the shorter A-Max 210 but do not need a full car-transporter range trailer. The extra bed length and payload give more margin for a heavier road car.
Listed by
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Brian James A-Max 305?
The Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 665kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Brian James A-Max 305?
The Bateson 355B, by 665kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Brian James A-Max 305 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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