Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams CT136HD
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 290kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 290kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams CT136HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 510kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.0m |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams CT136HD. 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 900kg 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 CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 290kg lighter empty
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Shropshire Trailer Hire - Shrewsbury, Bicton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 290kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 290kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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