Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams CTX208
The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer. The Ifor Williams CTX208 is a car transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams CTX208 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 2700kg | up to 2510kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Bed height | - | 53cm |
| Loading angle | - | as low as 5 degrees |
| Loading ramps | - | 1.8m standard, 2.4m optional |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams CTX208. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
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 CTX208 if...
Ifor Williams's low-loading car transporter, built with a shallow ramp angle so low-slung cars can be driven on and off without grounding. A common sight at trailer hire yards serving track-day drivers and car dealers.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams CTX208?
The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams CTX208 is a car transporter trailer.
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