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Bailey Trailers TB16-24 vs Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer
The Bailey Trailers TB16-24 is a twin/tri-axle grain and bulk tipping trailer. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bailey Trailers TB16-24 | Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | 2 x 10-stud (TB16-20), 3 x 10-stud (TB22-24) | 2 (3 optional) |
| Body length | 6,600mm (TB16) to 9,000mm (TB24) | - |
| Body width | 2,500mm | - |
| Body height | 1,375mm | - |
| Capacity | 21.7m3 (TB16) to 32.9m3 (TB24) | - |
| Gross weight | - | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) |
Sources: Bailey Trailers TB16-24, Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB16-24 if...
Bailey's largest tipping trailers, built for hauling grain, aggregate and bulky waste in volume rather than dense loads. Farm contractors and bulk haulage firms hire the 16 to 24 tonne range depending on how much they need to shift in one run.
Listed by
- Bailey Trailers Ltd - Sleaford, Sleaford
Buy or hire the 3550 Platform Trailer if...
A large flatbed trailer for carrying machinery, building materials or vehicles, with the bed width and length expandable to suit the load. It is bought mainly by contractors and plant hire firms needing a 3.5 tonne platform.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bailey Trailers TB16-24 and the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer?
The Bailey Trailers TB16-24 is a twin/tri-axle grain and bulk tipping trailer; the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer.
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