Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Brian James Race Box
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 | Brian James Race Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3000kg |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | Twin |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Payload | - | up to 1885kg |
| Internal width | - | 1.95m |
| Internal length | - | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Brian James Race Box. 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 Race Box if...
Positioned for classic car owners and smaller motorsport teams who want their car fully enclosed and weatherproof but do not need the wider bed of the Race Sport or Race Transporter ranges. The narrower internal width suits a single classic or compact race car rather than a modern GT car.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Brian James Race Box?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Brian James Race Box 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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