Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Nugent T3118H
The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer. The Nugent T3118H is a tipping trailer, twin axle.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Nugent T3118H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| External body | - | Approximately 3.1m x 1.8m (10ft 2in x 5ft 11in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, twin axle |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Nugent T3118H. 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 T3118H if...
A heavy-duty tipper aimed at agricultural and construction users, with reinforced sides and Nugent Dual Drive suspension. It competes directly with the Ifor Williams TT range and is usually cross-shopped against it on specification and lead time rather than on price alone.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Nugent T3118H?
The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Nugent T3118H is a tipping trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Nugent T3118H 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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