Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Erde 102
The Erde 102 is 745kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,455kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 745kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,455kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Erde 102 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 245kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.06m / 3'5" |
| Internal width | - | 0.85m / 2'9" |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Erde 102. 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 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,455kg 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 102 if...
- you want one that is 745kg lighter empty
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Listed by
- Worcester Trailer Hire - Worcester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Erde 102?
The Erde 102 is 745kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,455kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Erde 102?
The Erde 102. It is 745kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Erde 102?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,455kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Erde 102 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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