Model against model
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Brian James General Plant
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Brian James General Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | 3.6m x 1.8m |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | Tri-axle (12in wheels) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer figures and full Brian James General Plant figures.
Choose the 3550 Platform Trailer if...
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.
Full specifications →Choose the General Plant if...
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Brian James General Plant?
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer: 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. Brian James General Plant: A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
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