Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Nugent P3116H
The Nugent P3116H is 65kg lighter empty and carries 65kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 65kg more empty.
- Payload: the Nugent P3116H carries 65kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2765kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3148mm x 1616mm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Nugent P3116H. 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 P3116H if...
- you want one that is 65kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 65kg more
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H is 65kg lighter empty and carries 65kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H. It is 65kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H, by 65kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Nugent P3116H 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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