Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Nugent F3720H
The Nugent F3720H is 125kg lighter empty and carries 125kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 125kg more empty.
- Payload: the Nugent F3720H carries 125kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Nugent F3720H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2825kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3650mm x 2000mm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Nugent F3720H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
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 F3720H if...
- you want one that is 125kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 125kg more
A general haulage flatbed for farmers and small contractors moving bales, machinery or building materials, built around Nugent's own suspension design and Knott brakes rather than a bought-in chassis.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Nugent F3720H?
The Nugent F3720H is 125kg lighter empty and carries 125kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Nugent F3720H is a a twin-axle flatbed trailer with Nugent's Dual Drive suspension.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Nugent F3720H?
The Nugent F3720H. It is 125kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Nugent F3720H?
The Nugent F3720H, by 125kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Nugent F3720H 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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