Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Brian James General Plant
The Bateson 355B carries 107kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 107kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Brian James General Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2593kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Tri-axle (12in wheels) |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.6m x 1.8m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Brian James General Plant. 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 107kg 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 General Plant if...
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Brian James General Plant?
The Bateson 355B carries 107kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Brian James General Plant?
The Bateson 355B, by 107kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Brian James General Plant 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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