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Bateson 355B vs Stewart GX16-21 L

The Bateson 355B is 4.7 tonnes lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 355B
Bateson 355B - image: Bateson Trailers NZ
Stewart GX16-21 L
Stewart GX16-21 L - image: Rising Sun Trailer Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 355BStewart GX16-21 L
Unladen weight800kg5,500kg
Gross weight3500kg-
Payload2700kg-
Deck length5000mm-
Deck width2100mm-
AxlesTwin axle-
Carrying capacity-16,000kg
Cubic capacity-grain 21m3, silage 37m3
Body-6700 x 2450 x 1370mm

Sources: Bateson 355B, Stewart GX16-21 L. 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 4.7 tonnes 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 GX16-21 L if...

A large bulk trailer used to cart grain and root crops at harvest, with an easy sheet system to cover the load without climbing on top. Farmers hire extra units like this at harvest to move crop faster than their own trailers allow.

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Full GX16-21 L specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Stewart GX16-21 L?

The Bateson 355B is 4.7 tonnes lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Stewart GX16-21 L is a bulk agricultural trailer with easy sheet cover.

Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Stewart GX16-21 L?

The Bateson 355B. It is 4.7 tonnes lighter empty than the Stewart GX16-21 L.

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