Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Ifor Williams GH126 is 35kg lighter empty and carries 35kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 35kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 35kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 765kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2735kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.66m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams GH126. 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 GH126 if...
- you want one that is 35kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 35kg more
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126 is 35kg lighter empty and carries 35kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126. It is 35kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 35kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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