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Bateson 355B vs Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer

The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is 210kg lighter empty and carries 210kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 355B
Bateson 355B - image: Bateson Trailers NZ
Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer
Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer - image: Indespension

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 355BIndespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Unladen weight800kg590kg
Payload2700kg2910kg
Deck length5000mm-
Deck width2100mm-
AxlesTwin axle-
Internal size-3.05 x 1.70
Bed height-367mm

Sources: Bateson 355B, Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. 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.

Full 355B specifications →

Buy or hire the Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 210kg lighter empty
  • you want one that carries 210kg more

A lightweight plant trailer with a low bed and shallow ramp angle, aimed at mini digger hire and contractors who want a high payload from a 3.5 tonne gross weight.

Full Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?

The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is 210kg lighter empty and carries 210kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is a 10 ft x 5 ft 7 in lightweight 3.5 tonne plant trailer.

Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?

The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. It is 210kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.

Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?

The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer, by 210kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer 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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