Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ
The Bateson 355B carries 680kg more and is 180kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 680kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 180kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2,020kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Overall dimensions | - | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m |
| Bed length | - | 4.88m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. 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 680kg more
- you want one that is 180kg 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 Velocity iQ if...
An enclosed trailer that keeps a car dry and out of sight in transit, built on Eco-Trailer's own chassis. Motorsport teams and car traders hire it to move a vehicle without exposing it to weather or attention on the road.
Listed by
- OK Racing Trailer Hire - Hertfordshire
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bateson 355B carries 680kg more and is 180kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bateson 355B. It is 180kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bateson 355B, by 680kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ 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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