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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and has a bed 2.9m (9.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 2.9m (9.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | 2100mm x 1250mm |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | 1 |
| Unladen weight | - | 338kg |
| Payload | - | 412kg |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. 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 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 2.9m (9.5ft) longer
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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and has a bed 2.9m (9.5ft) longer. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping 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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