Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Brian James Race Sport
The Bateson 355B is 270kg lighter empty and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 270kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Brian James Race Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3000kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | from 1070kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | up to 1930kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Brian James Race Sport. 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 270kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 500kg 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 Race Sport if...
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Brian James Race Sport?
The Bateson 355B is 270kg lighter empty and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Brian James Race Sport?
The Bateson 355B. It is 270kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Brian James Race Sport 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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