Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams HB510XL
The Bateson 355B is 490kg lighter empty and carries 490kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 490kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 490kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams HB510XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 1290kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2210kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
| Internal width | - | 1.74m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams HB510XL. 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 490kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 490kg 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 HB510XL if...
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Bateson 355B is 490kg lighter empty and carries 490kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Bateson 355B. It is 490kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Bateson 355B, by 490kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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