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Bateson 355B vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel

The Bateson 355B is 120kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 355BRichardson Trailers Supreme Excel
Unladen weight800kg920kg
Gross weight3500kg-
Payload2700kg-
Deck length5000mm-
Deck width2100mm-
AxlesTwin axle-
Horse capacity-2 horses (16.2hh)

Sources: Bateson 355B, Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel. 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 120kg lighter empty

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.

Full 355B specifications →

Buy or hire the Supreme Excel if...

A lightweight two-horse trailer from Richardson's Supreme range, chosen by owners who want to keep unladen weight down so it can be towed by a smaller car or 4x4.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel?

The Bateson 355B is 120kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel is a lightweight two-horse trailer.

Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel?

The Bateson 355B. It is 120kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel.

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