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Bateson 355B vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer

The Bateson 355B is 180kg lighter empty and carries 180kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 355BM-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Unladen weight800kg980kg
Payload2700kg2520kg
Deck length5000mm-
Deck width2100mm-
AxlesTwin axle-
Internal length-3.1m
Internal width-1.67m

Sources: Bateson 355B, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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 180kg lighter empty
  • you want one that carries 180kg 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.

Full 355B specifications →

Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...

A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.

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Full 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?

The Bateson 355B is 180kg lighter empty and carries 180kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.

Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?

The Bateson 355B. It is 180kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?

The Bateson 355B, by 180kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping 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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