Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Nugent Q1710
The Bateson 355B carries 2,493kg more and is rated 3,140kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 647kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,493kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 3,140kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 647kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Nugent Q1710 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 360kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 153kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 207kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Single |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1700mm x 1010mm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Nugent Q1710. 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 carries 2,493kg more
- you want one that is rated 3,140kg 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 Q1710 if...
- you want one that is 647kg lighter empty
A light trailer for farmers and smallholders who need to move a quad bike, feed or small tools around the yard behind an ATV or small vehicle rather than a car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Nugent Q1710?
The Bateson 355B carries 2,493kg more and is rated 3,140kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 647kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Nugent Q1710 is a a small single-axle trailer for quad bikes and ATVs.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Nugent Q1710?
The Nugent Q1710. It is 647kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Nugent Q1710?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,493kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Nugent Q1710 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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