Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams BV105
The Bateson 355B carries 735kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV105 is 65kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 735kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 65kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams BV105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 1965kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin (dual) |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.00m |
| Internal width | - | 1.47m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams BV105. 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 735kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
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 BV105 if...
- you want one that is 65kg lighter empty
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Bateson 355B carries 735kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV105 is 65kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105. It is 65kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Bateson 355B, by 735kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams BV105 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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