Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Nugent P2813S
The Nugent P2813S is 220kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 220kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Nugent P2813S | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 580kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Bed | - | 2.792m x 1.348m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Nugent P2813S. 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
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 P2813S if...
- you want one that is 220kg lighter empty
A compact, low-loading plant trailer sized around a mini excavator. The bed is deliberately short, which is the point: it suits a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine and keeps the whole outfit towable rather than chasing capacity it does not need.
Full P2813S specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S is 220kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Nugent P2813S is a plant trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S. It is 220kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Nugent P2813S 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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