Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Bateson 355B
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Bateson 355B | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | Twin axle |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 800kg |
| Payload | - | 2700kg |
| Deck length | - | 5000mm |
| Deck width | - | 2100mm |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Bateson 355B. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the 355B if...
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Bateson 355B?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Bateson 355B 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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