Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Erde 153
The Erde 153 is 676kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B carries 2,174kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 676kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,174kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Erde 153 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 124kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 526kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 144cm |
| Internal width | - | 98cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Erde 153. 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 2,174kg 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 153 if...
- you want one that is 676kg lighter empty
A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.
Listed by
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Erde 153?
The Erde 153 is 676kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B carries 2,174kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Erde 153?
The Erde 153. It is 676kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Erde 153?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,174kg.
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