Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Woodford Widebody
The Bateson 355B carries 1,760kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Woodford Widebody is 470kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 1,760kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 470kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Single or Twin |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Woodford Widebody. 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 1,760kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 470kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Woodford Widebody?
The Bateson 355B carries 1,760kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Woodford Widebody is 470kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 470kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Woodford Widebody?
The Bateson 355B, by 1,760kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Woodford Widebody 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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