Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Erde 143
The Erde 143 is 702kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,198kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 702kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,198kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Erde 143 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 600kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 98kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 502kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.44m |
| Internal width | - | 0.99m |
| Internal height | - | 0.40m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Erde 143. 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 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,198kg 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 143 if...
- you want one that is 702kg lighter empty
The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Erde 143?
The Erde 143 is 702kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,198kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Erde 143?
The Erde 143. It is 702kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Erde 143?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,198kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Erde 143 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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