Head to head
Bateson 355B vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 200kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 600kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 200kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 600kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2100kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 355B, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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 is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 600kg 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.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 200kg lighter empty
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 200kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 600kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 200kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 355B, by 600kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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