Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg
The Bateson 355B is 1,640kg lighter empty and carries 1,640kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg weighs 1,640kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 1,640kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 2440kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 1060kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg. 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 1,640kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 1,640kg more
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 Equinox Excel 3,500kg if...
The Excel trim adds equipment and finish over the standard Equinox on the same 3.5 tonne chassis, aimed at buyers who want a more comfortable cab and living area without moving up a weight class.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg?
The Bateson 355B is 1,640kg lighter empty and carries 1,640kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is a higher-specification trim of the Equinox 3,500kg horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg?
The Bateson 355B. It is 1,640kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg?
The Bateson 355B, by 1,640kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg 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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