Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Bateson 355B is 400kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 400kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | from 1200kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | up to 2300kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Brian James Race Transporter 5. 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 400kg lighter empty
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 Transporter 5 if...
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Bateson 355B is 400kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Bateson 355B. It is 400kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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