Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Brian James Tipper
The Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is 15kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 15kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | from 785kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | up to 2500kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin or Tri |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m to 4.0m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Brian James Tipper. 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 800kg 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 Tipper if...
- you want one that is 15kg lighter empty
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- 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 Tipper?
The Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is 15kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 15kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Brian James Tipper 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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