Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams BV64e
The Bateson 355B carries 2.4 tonnes more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 600kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2.4 tonnes more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 600kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams BV64e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 200kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 300kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.85m |
| Internal width | - | 1.15m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams BV64e. 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 2.4 tonnes more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes 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 BV64e if...
- you want one that is 600kg lighter empty
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Bateson 355B carries 2.4 tonnes more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 600kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 600kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Bateson 355B, by 2.4 tonnes.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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