Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams Q Range
The Bateson 355B is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 500kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 500kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams Q Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1000kg (braked Q) |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 300kg (Q6b) |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.95m (Q6b) |
| Internal width | - | 1.22m (Q6b) |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams Q Range. 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 rated 2.5 tonnes 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 Q Range if...
- you want one that is 500kg lighter empty
A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Bateson 355B is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 500kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range. It is 500kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams Q Range 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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