Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Brian James C4 Blue
The Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 Blue is 105kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 105kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Brian James C4 Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 695kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Bed length | - | 5.0m |
| Bed width | - | 2.0m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Brian James C4 Blue. 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 Blue if...
- you want one that is 105kg lighter empty
A twin-axle open car transporter built to carry one road or track car behind a family car or 4x4. Track-day drivers and small vehicle traders hire it for moving a single car without the cost of an enclosed trailer.
Full C4 Blue specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Brian James C4 Blue?
The Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 Blue is 105kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Brian James C4 Blue is a twin-axle car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Brian James C4 Blue?
The Brian James C4 Blue. It is 105kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Brian James C4 Blue 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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