Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams P7e
The Bateson 355B carries 2,143kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P7e is 607kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,143kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 607kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams P7e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 193kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 557kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.21m x 1.21m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams P7e. 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 2,143kg 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 P7e if...
- you want one that is 607kg lighter empty
For buyers who find the P6e's bed a little short for longer items like ladders or fencing panels, on the same unbraked 750kg chassis.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams P7e?
The Bateson 355B carries 2,143kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P7e is 607kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams P7e is a a slightly longer unbraked general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams P7e?
The Ifor Williams P7e. It is 607kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams P7e?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,143kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams P7e 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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