Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Brian James C4
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 | Brian James C4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Size | - | 2m x 4.5m loading area |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Brian James C4. 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 C4 if...
Brian James C4, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Car transporters in this class are hired and bought by track-day drivers, classic car owners and recovery firms who need to move a vehicle without driving it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Brian James C4?
The Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Brian James C4 is a car transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Brian James C4 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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