Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Fautras Oblic+2
The Bateson 355B is 180kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 180kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Fautras Oblic+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Interior length | - | 3.45m |
| Interior width | - | 1.80m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Fautras Oblic+2. 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 180kg lighter empty
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 Oblic+2 if...
A two-horse trailer that loads horses at a diagonal rather than straight ahead, giving nervous travellers more room to brace. It is hired by owners moving horses that struggle in conventional straight-loading boxes; UK ads sometimes list it under Cheval Liberte, the dealer that distributes it, rather than its actual French maker Fautras.
Full Oblic+2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Bateson 355B is 180kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Bateson 355B. It is 180kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Fautras Oblic+2 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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