Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 737kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,363kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 737kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,363kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 337kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Maypole MP6812. 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 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,363kg 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 MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 737kg lighter empty
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 737kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,363kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 737kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Maypole MP6812?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,363kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Maypole MP6812 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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