Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Debon Roadster Platform
The Bateson 355B carries 2,230kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 520kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,230kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 520kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Debon Roadster Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 280kg or 330kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 470kg or 970kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 3035mm |
| Internal width | - | 1785mm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Debon Roadster Platform. 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 2,230kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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 Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 520kg lighter empty
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bateson 355B carries 2,230kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 520kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 520kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,230kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Debon Roadster Platform 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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