Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Bateson 355B is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 81kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 81kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 500kg 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 TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 81kg lighter empty
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Bateson 355B is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 81kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 81kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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