Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Graham Edwards VT3517TB
The Bateson 355B is 195kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards VT3517TB weighs 195kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Graham Edwards VT3517TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 995kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Tri |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Bed length | - | 17' |
| Bed width | - | 7' |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Graham Edwards VT3517TB. 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 195kg 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 VT3517TB if...
A tri axle car transporter for recovery firms, dealers and hire fleets moving cars and light vehicles. Winch, wheel chocks and ramps are listed as options.
Full VT3517TB specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Graham Edwards VT3517TB?
The Bateson 355B is 195kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Graham Edwards VT3517TB is a 17 ft x 7 ft tri axle 3.5 tonne car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Graham Edwards VT3517TB?
The Bateson 355B. It is 195kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards VT3517TB.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Graham Edwards VT3517TB 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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