Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams TT3017
The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer. The Ifor Williams TT3017 is a tipping trailer, twin axle.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams TT3017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 870-880kg depending on tyre specification |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal body | - | 3.01m x 1.62m (9ft 9in x 5ft 6in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams TT3017. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
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 TT3017 if...
A mid-size powered tipper used by groundworkers, agricultural contractors and self-builders moving muck, aggregate and spoil. The electric tipping ram is what you are paying for over a hand-winch tipper, and on a trailer used weekly it earns that back quickly.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams TT3017?
The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams TT3017 is a tipping trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams TT3017 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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