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Bateson 355B vs Sun Way Galaxy TBS75

The Bateson 355B carries 2,140kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 610kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 355BSun Way Galaxy TBS75
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Unladen weight800kg190kg
Payload2700kg560kg
Deck length5000mm-
Deck width2100mm-
AxlesTwin axle-
Overall length-5.99m
Overall width-1.83m
Rollers-20 non-marking rollers plus 1 keel roller, winch and break-back facility

Sources: Bateson 355B, Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. 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 carries 2,140kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross

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 Galaxy TBS75 if...

  • you want one that is 610kg lighter empty

A French-built boat trailer for owners of small motorboats who need to launch and recover from a slipway themselves. The break-back facility and roller bed make it easier to float the boat on and off without a tow vehicle in the water.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The Bateson 355B carries 2,140kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 610kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats.

Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. It is 610kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.

Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The Bateson 355B, by 2,140kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 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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