Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams HB403
The Bateson 355B carries 1,867kg more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 33kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 1,867kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 33kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams HB403 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1600kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 767kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 833kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.08m |
| Internal width | - | 1.30m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams HB403. 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 1,867kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.9 tonnes 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 HB403 if...
- you want one that is 33kg lighter empty
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Bateson 355B carries 1,867kg more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 33kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Ifor Williams HB403. It is 33kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Bateson 355B, by 1,867kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams HB403 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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