Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Bateson 355B carries 1,475kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 25kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 1,475kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 25kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 1225kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 1,475kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 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 HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 25kg lighter empty
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Bateson 355B carries 1,475kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 25kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 25kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Bateson 355B, by 1,475kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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