Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Humbaur Steely
The Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 2,070kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,070kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Humbaur Steely | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 630kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Inner length | - | 2050mm |
| Inner width | - | 1095mm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Humbaur Steely. 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 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,070kg 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 Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Humbaur Steely?
The Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 2,070kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use..
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Humbaur Steely?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,070kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Humbaur Steely 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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