Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams GP
The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer. The Ifor Williams GP is a plant trailer range.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams GP | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Tri-axle |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams GP. 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 GP if...
Ifor Williams GP, 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.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams GP?
The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GP is a plant trailer range.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GP 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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