Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Humbaur HTK
The Bateson 355B carries 150kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 150kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2550kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Humbaur HTK. 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 carries 150kg 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 HTK if...
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Humbaur HTK?
The Bateson 355B carries 150kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Humbaur HTK?
The Bateson 355B, by 150kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Humbaur HTK 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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