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Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams GH1054BT

The Bateson 355B carries 138kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 355B
Bateson 355B - image: Bateson Trailers NZ
Ifor Williams GH1054BT
Ifor Williams GH1054BT - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 355BIfor Williams GH1054BT
Payload2700kg2562kg (trailer fitted with adjustable shoes, side guides, blade stop and excavator arm holder)
Gross weight3500kg-
Unladen weight800kg-
Deck length5000mm-
Deck width2100mm-
AxlesTwin axle-
Internal length-3.04m (9' 11")
Internal width-1.62m (5' 4")
Gross vehicle weight-3500kg (3.5 Ton)

Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams GH1054BT. 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 carries 138kg 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.

Full 355B specifications →

Buy or hire the GH1054BT if...

Ifor Williams GH1054BT, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.

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Full GH1054BT specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?

The Bateson 355B carries 138kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054BT is a plant trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?

The Bateson 355B, by 138kg.

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