Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams BV84
The Bateson 355B is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams BV84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1400kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Single |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
| Size | - | 8ft x 4ft |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams BV84. 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 2.1 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 BV84 if...
Ifor Williams BV84, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. A compact braked box van from the Ifor Williams range, bought for lockable, weatherproof carrying of tools, stock and household goods, and one of the most common used box trailers on the UK market.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams BV84?
The Bateson 355B is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams BV84 is a box van trailer, single axle, 8ft x 4ft.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams BV84 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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