Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Bockmann AH 4320/30
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Bockmann AH 4320/30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | - |
| Payload | - | 2,123kg |
| Interior length | - | 4,300mm |
| Interior width | - | 2,080mm |
| Loading angle | - | 10 degrees (hydraulic tilt bed) |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Bockmann AH 4320/30. 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 500kg 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 AH 4320/30 if...
A low-angle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter for loading standard cars without ramps. It suits vehicle traders, recovery firms and enthusiasts moving one car at a time behind a family-sized tow car.
Listed by
- Manningtree Hire & Self Storage - Manningtree, Lawford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Bockmann AH 4320/30?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Bockmann AH 4320/30 is a twin-axle car transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Bockmann AH 4320/30 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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