Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams TT3621
The Bateson 355B is 190kg lighter empty and carries 190kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TT3621 weighs 190kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 190kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams TT3621 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 990kg (195/60R12C tyres) or 1000kg (185/70R13C tyres) |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2510kg (195/60R12C) or 2500kg (185/70R13C) |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.62m / 11'9" |
| Internal width | - | 1.95m / 6'5" |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams TT3621. 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 190kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 190kg more
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 TT3621 if...
The largest Ifor Williams tipper. A 3.6m by 1.95m body is chosen for bulky, lighter loads - green waste, clearance and bark - where volume runs out before weight does, and it is a staple of plant and tool hire fleets. Formerly sold as the TT126.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams TT3621?
The Bateson 355B is 190kg lighter empty and carries 190kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams TT3621 is a twin axle tipping trailer, 12ft body, electric tipping.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams TT3621?
The Bateson 355B. It is 190kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TT3621.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams TT3621?
The Bateson 355B, by 190kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams TT3621 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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