Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) |
| Axles | - | 2 (3 optional) |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the 3550 Platform Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
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 Bateson 12LT and the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer 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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