Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Brian James Tipper 2
The Bateson 355B carries 865kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper 2 is 15kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 865kg more.
- 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 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 785kg to 1200kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 1835kg to 2500kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 or 3 (model dependent) |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Brian James Tipper 2. 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 865kg more
- 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 2 if...
- you want one that is 15kg lighter empty
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Bateson 355B carries 865kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper 2 is 15kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Brian James Tipper 2. It is 15kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Bateson 355B, by 865kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Brian James Tipper 2 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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