Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Lider 37385
The Bateson 355B is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 37385 is 430kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 430kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Lider 37385 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 370kg |
| 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 37385. 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 2.2 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 37385 if...
- you want one that is 430kg lighter empty
The higher-capacity version of the 37380 tilt-bed, giving tradespeople a bit more payload for the same tilting, ramp-free loading deck.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Lider 37385?
The Bateson 355B is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 37385 is 430kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Lider 37385 is a a braked single-axle tilt-bed flatbed trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Lider 37385?
The Lider 37385. It is 430kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Lider 37385 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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