Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Indespension Daxara 158
The Bateson 355B is rated 2,850kg heavier gross and carries 2,160kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2,850kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,160kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Indespension Daxara 158 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 650kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 540kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Size | - | 4'9" x 3'3" |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked, single axle |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Indespension Daxara 158. 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 2,850kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,160kg 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 Daxara 158 if...
One of the most common small trailers on British drives: a compact lidded box sold through Indespension and its dealers, bought by campers, anglers and householders for holiday luggage, tip runs and garden waste. At 650kg gross it can be towed by almost any car with a towbar.
Full Daxara 158 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Indespension Daxara 158?
The Bateson 355B is rated 2,850kg heavier gross and carries 2,160kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Indespension Daxara 158 is a unbraked single axle camping and leisure trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Indespension Daxara 158?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,160kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Indespension Daxara 158 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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