Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams P8e
The Bateson 355B carries 2,168kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 582kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,168kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 582kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams P8e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 218kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 532kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.51m x 1.45m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams P8e. 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 2,168kg 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 P8e if...
- you want one that is 582kg lighter empty
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Bateson 355B carries 2,168kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 582kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 582kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,168kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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