Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Bateson 48LT
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Bateson 48LT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3100kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 950kg |
| Payload | - | 2150kg |
| Internal length | - | 3600mm |
| Internal width | - | 1710mm |
| Internal height | - | 1800mm |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Bateson 48LT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3550 Platform Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg 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
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Bateson 48LT?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Bateson 48LT 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.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.