Head to head
Bateson 355B vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Bateson 355B carries 1,250kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 250kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 1,250kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 250kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 550kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 1450kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2450mm |
| Internal width | - | 1280mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 355B, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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 1,250kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 250kg lighter empty
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 355B carries 1,250kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 250kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 250kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 355B, by 1,250kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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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