Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 180kg lighter empty and carries 180kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 180kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 180kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2880kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.01m x 1.98m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams LM106. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
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 LM106 if...
- you want one that is 180kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 180kg more
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 180kg lighter empty and carries 180kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106. It is 180kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 180kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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