Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Bateson 355B carries 675kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 125kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 675kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 125kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2025kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams GX105. 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 carries 675kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
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 GX105 if...
- you want one that is 125kg lighter empty
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Bateson 355B carries 675kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 125kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 125kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Bateson 355B, by 675kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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