Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams BV106
The Bateson 355B is 100kg lighter empty and carries 100kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 weighs 100kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 100kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams BV106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Overall length | - | 4.70m |
| Internal load length | - | 3.00m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams BV106. 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 100kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 100kg 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 BV106 if...
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full BV106 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Bateson 355B is 100kg lighter empty and carries 100kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Bateson 355B. It is 100kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV106.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Bateson 355B, by 100kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams BV106 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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