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Bateson 35-16 vs Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer

The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 240kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 35-16
Bateson 35-16 - image: other Bateson model shown; image from image from batesontrailers.com
Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer
Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer - image: Indespension

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 35-16Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Payload2670kg2910kg
Size16' x 6'2"-
Unladen weight-590kg
Internal size-3.05 x 1.70
Bed height-367mm

Sources: Bateson 35-16, Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 35-16 if...

A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.

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Full 35-16 specifications →

Buy or hire the Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer if...

  • you want one that carries 240kg more

A lightweight plant trailer with a low bed and shallow ramp angle, aimed at mini digger hire and contractors who want a high payload from a 3.5 tonne gross weight.

Full Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?

The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 240kg more. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is a 10 ft x 5 ft 7 in lightweight 3.5 tonne plant trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson 35-16 or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?

The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer, by 240kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant 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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