Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams GX106
The Ifor Williams GX106 is 85kg lighter empty and carries 85kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 85kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 85kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams GX106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 715kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2785kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams GX106. 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 GX106 if...
- you want one that is 85kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 85kg more
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106 is 85kg lighter empty and carries 85kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106. It is 85kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 85kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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