Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Tickners GB855
The Bateson 355B carries 1,350kg more and is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 350kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 1,350kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 350kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 1350kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Tickners GB855. 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 1,350kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes 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.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 350kg lighter empty
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Tickners GB855?
The Bateson 355B carries 1,350kg more and is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 350kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 350kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Tickners GB855?
The Bateson 355B, by 1,350kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Tickners GB855 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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