Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Stewart GX 15 FT
The Stewart GX 15 FT is rated 11.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Stewart GX 15 FT is rated 11.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Stewart GX 15 FT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 15,000kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 125mm dia., 10-stud, 420x180mm brakes |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Length | - | 7,900-9,700mm (26-32ft) |
| Tare weight | - | 3,980kg |
| Tyres | - | 385/65Rx22.5 standard, 435/50Rx19.5 flotation option |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Stewart GX 15 FT. 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 GX 15 FT if...
- you want one that is rated 11.5 tonnes heavier gross
A 15-tonne flat trailer from Scottish maker Stewart Trailers, built for farms and hire fleets moving bulky loads such as bales or machinery. The choice of standard or flotation tyres lets it be set up for road use or softer ground.
Listed by
- Rising Sun Trailer Hire - York
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Stewart GX 15 FT?
The Stewart GX 15 FT is rated 11.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Stewart GX 15 FT is a twin-axle flat trailer for agricultural and general haulage use.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Stewart GX 15 FT on a car licence?
Stewart GX 15 FT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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