Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Lider 37380
The Bateson 355B is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 37380 is 518kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 518kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Lider 37380 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1000kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 282kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 1 |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 304 x 171 x 10cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Lider 37380. 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 2.5 tonnes 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 37380 if...
- you want one that is 518kg lighter empty
Suits buyers wanting a braked flatbed for a ride-on mower or small plant, where the tilting bed lets the load be winched or driven on without a separate ramp.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Lider 37380?
The Bateson 355B is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 37380 is 518kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Lider 37380 is a a braked single-axle tilt-bed flatbed trailer rated at 1000kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Lider 37380?
The Lider 37380. It is 518kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Lider 37380 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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