Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Erde PM320
The Erde PM320 is 740kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,464kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 740kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,464kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Erde PM320 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 60kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 236kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 200 x 112cm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Erde PM320. 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 2,464kg 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 PM320 if...
- you want one that is 740kg lighter empty
Near-identical to the PM310, rated for slightly heavier motorcycles up to 236kg. The two are the same trailer to look at, so the number to check before buying is the wet weight of the bike you intend to carry.
Listed by
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Erde PM320?
The Erde PM320 is 740kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,464kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Erde PM320 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Erde PM320?
The Erde PM320. It is 740kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Erde PM320?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,464kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Erde PM320 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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