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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750 kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 200 kg |
| Payload | - | 550 kg |
| Length | - | 3450 mm |
| Width | - | 1900 mm |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Bateson B85 Unbraked 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
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 B85 Unbraked Trailer if...
The largest unbraked trailer in the Bateson range, designed to carry lightweight grass cutting machinery and UTVs. Suits grounds maintenance and landscaping crews towing behind a car or pickup, with a plywood floor and a mesh ramp door.
Full B85 Unbraked Trailer specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is a unbraked 8 ft x 5 ft flatbed trailer with ramp door and mesh extension sides.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Bateson B85 Unbraked 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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