Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 is 5kg lighter empty and carries 5kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 5kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 5kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 795kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2705kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams LM166. 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 LM166 if...
- you want one that is 5kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 5kg more
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 is 5kg lighter empty and carries 5kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166. It is 5kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 5kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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