Head to head
Bateson 355B vs M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Bateson 355B carries 2,190kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 560kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,190kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 560kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 240kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 510kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Single |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 1820mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 carries 2,190kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 560kg lighter empty
An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 355B carries 2,190kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 560kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 560kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,190kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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