Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Bateson 355B carries 965kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 965kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 65kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 865kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 1735kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams HBX506. 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 965kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 65kg lighter empty
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 HBX506 if...
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Bateson 355B carries 965kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Bateson 355B. It is 65kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Bateson 355B, by 965kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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