Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 260kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 540kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 260kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 540kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 540kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2160kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.45m x 1.27m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 540kg 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is 260kg lighter empty
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 260kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 540kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 260kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Bateson 355B, by 540kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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