Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Erde 193
The Erde 193 is 640kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B carries 2,110kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 640kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,110kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Erde 193 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 160kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 590kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 185cm |
| Internal width | - | 115cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Erde 193. 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 2,110kg 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 193 if...
- you want one that is 640kg lighter empty
One of Erde's most popular sizes, used by campers and tradespeople who want a well-known, widely-serviced trailer with a decent load bed.
Listed by
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Erde 193?
The Erde 193 is 640kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B carries 2,110kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Erde 193 is a an unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Erde 193?
The Erde 193. It is 640kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Erde 193?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,110kg.
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