Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams Eventa L
The Bateson 355B is 1,152kg lighter empty and carries 1,152kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 1,152kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 1,152kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams Eventa L | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 1952kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 1548kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 5.22m |
| Internal width | - | 2.21m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams Eventa L. 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 1,152kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 1,152kg more
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 Eventa L if...
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Bateson 355B is 1,152kg lighter empty and carries 1,152kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Bateson 355B. It is 1,152kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Bateson 355B, by 1,152kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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