Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 140kg lighter empty and carries 140kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 140kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 140kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 660kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2840kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams GH1054. 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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that is 140kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 140kg more
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 140kg lighter empty and carries 140kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 140kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 140kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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