Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Brenderup CD300TBR2000
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Brenderup CD300TBR2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | Twin |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 510kg |
| Payload | - | 1490kg |
| Internal size | - | 300cm x 155cm x 185cm (L x W x H) |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Brenderup CD300TBR2000. 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 1.5 tonnes 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 CD300TBR2000 if...
A lightweight box trailer from Brenderup's Cargo Dynamic range, built with a honeycomb composite body to keep unladen weight low relative to payload. Tradespeople and hire firms use it to carry tools or an electric van's overflow load behind a car.
Full CD300TBR2000 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Brenderup CD300TBR2000?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Brenderup CD300TBR2000 is a twin axle enclosed box trailer with rear ramp.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Brenderup CD300TBR2000 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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