Head to head
Bateson 355B vs SDC Trailers Rollerbed
The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer. The SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | SDC Trailers Rollerbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Twin axle | SAF axles on drums |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Length | - | 4m |
| Curtains | - | XL-rated curtains |
Sources: Bateson 355B, SDC Trailers Rollerbed. 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 Rollerbed if...
A car transporter trailer built by SDC, Northern Ireland's largest trailer maker, used by vehicle recovery and haulage firms for moving cars on a roller bed. The curtain sides let vehicles be loaded and secured from either side.
Listed by
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent, Alrewas
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the SDC Trailers Rollerbed?
The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.
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