Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Erde CH751
The Erde CH751 is 669kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 2,075kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 669kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,075kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Erde CH751 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 131kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 625kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Erde CH751. 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 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,075kg 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 CH751 if...
- you want one that is 669kg lighter empty
The higher-capacity version of the CH451 chassis for buyers building a heavier custom body or fitting a motorcycle carrier deck.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Erde CH751?
The Erde CH751 is 669kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 2,075kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Erde CH751 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 750kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Erde CH751?
The Erde CH751. It is 669kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Erde CH751?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,075kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Erde CH751 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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