Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Nugent G2512D
The Nugent G2512D is 355kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,145kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 355kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 1,145kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Nugent G2512D | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 445kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 1555kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2520mm x 1270mm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Nugent G2512D. 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 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,145kg 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 G2512D if...
- you want one that is 355kg lighter empty
An entry-level general-purpose trailer for smallholders and light trade users who need a twin-axle chassis but not the larger bed of the G3015D.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D is 355kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,145kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Nugent G2512D is a a compact twin-axle general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D. It is 355kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Nugent G2512D?
The Bateson 355B, by 1,145kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Nugent G2512D 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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