Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 375kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 525kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 375kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 525kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 425kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2175kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Tandem |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8'2" x 5' |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Graham Edwards GP85DB. 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 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 525kg 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 GP85DB if...
- you want one that is 375kg lighter empty
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 375kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 525kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 375kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Bateson 355B, by 525kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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