Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 350kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 450kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 350kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 450kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 450kg 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is 350kg lighter empty
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 350kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 450kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 350kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Bateson 355B, by 450kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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