Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Bateson 355B is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 400kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 400kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 CT136 if...
- you want one that is 400kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Bateson 355B is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 400kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 400kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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