Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Maypole MP6810
The Maypole MP6810 is 745kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,455kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 745kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,455kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 245kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 105cm |
| Internal width | - | 85cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Maypole MP6810. 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 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,455kg 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 MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 745kg lighter empty
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810 is 745kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,455kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 745kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Maypole MP6810?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,455kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Maypole MP6810 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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