Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams GH94
The Ifor Williams GH94 is 300kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 500kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 300kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 500kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams GH94 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 500kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2200kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams GH94. 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 500kg 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 GH94 if...
- you want one that is 300kg lighter empty
The entry point of Ifor Williams' plant range, bought by landscapers and groundworkers who need to move a single mini digger or similar and want to keep unladen weight low so more of the 2700kg gross is usable payload.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94 is 300kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 500kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GH94 is a a compact plant trailer for mini diggers and skid-steers.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94. It is 300kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Bateson 355B, by 500kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GH94 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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