Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams GH94BT
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 270kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 530kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 270kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 530kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams GH94BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 530kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2170kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams GH94BT. 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 530kg 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 GH94BT if...
- you want one that is 270kg lighter empty
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 270kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 530kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT. It is 270kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Bateson 355B, by 530kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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