Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Bateson 355B is 110kg lighter empty and carries 110kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 110kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 110kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 910kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2590kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 110kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 110kg 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 GH146 if...
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Bateson 355B is 110kg lighter empty and carries 110kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Bateson 355B. It is 110kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Bateson 355B, by 110kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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