Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Woodford Galaxy
The Bateson 355B is 450kg lighter empty and carries 450kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 450kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 450kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Tri-axle |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Woodford Galaxy. 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 450kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 450kg more
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 Galaxy if...
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Bateson 355B is 450kg lighter empty and carries 450kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Bateson 355B. It is 450kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Bateson 355B, by 450kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Woodford Galaxy 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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