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Bateson 355B vs Nugent P3718T
The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer. The Nugent P3718T is a a tri-axle plant trailer for carrying diggers, dumpers and similar machinery..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Nugent P3718T | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Bed length | - | 3.7m |
| Bed width | - | 1.8m |
| Bed height | - | 403mm |
| Wheels | - | 13 inch |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Nugent P3718T. 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 P3718T if...
The P3718T is one of Nugent's tri-axle plant trailers, using its Dual Drive suspension to keep a low, stable loading angle for machinery. It suits contractors and plant hire firms who want the extra stability of three axles over a twin-axle model like the Ifor Williams GX126 at a similar 3500kg gross weight.
Full P3718T specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Nugent P3718T?
The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Nugent P3718T is a a tri-axle plant trailer for carrying diggers, dumpers and similar machinery..
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Nugent P3718T 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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