Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams LM167
The Bateson 355B is 45kg lighter empty and carries 45kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 weighs 45kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 45kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams LM167 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 845kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2655kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 2.25m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams LM167. 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 45kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 45kg 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 LM167 if...
For operators carrying wide loads such as pallets in double rows or plant machinery, taking the LM166's length and adding the range's 2.25m wide-bed option.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Bateson 355B is 45kg lighter empty and carries 45kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams LM167 is a a long, wide flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Bateson 355B. It is 45kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM167.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Bateson 355B, by 45kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams LM167 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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