Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams P6e
The Bateson 355B carries 2,122kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P6e is 628kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,122kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 628kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams P6e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 172kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 578kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1.98m x 1.21m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams P6e. 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 2,122kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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 P6e if...
- you want one that is 628kg lighter empty
A step up from the P5 for domestic and light trade users who need a slightly bigger bed while staying under the 750kg limit that avoids the need for brakes.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams P6e?
The Bateson 355B carries 2,122kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P6e is 628kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams P6e is a a small unbraked general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams P6e?
The Ifor Williams P6e. It is 628kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams P6e?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,122kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams P6e 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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