Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Brian James Race Shuttle 3
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg / 3000kg |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | Twin |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Payload | - | 1690kg / 2070kg |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Brian James Race Shuttle 3. 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 900kg 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 Shuttle 3 if...
Serves motorsport competitors and classic car owners who want their car fully enclosed for weather and security on longer tows. The two gross weight options let a buyer match the trailer to a lighter classic or a heavier modern performance car.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- 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 Shuttle 3?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter in two gross weight options, fixed or tilt-bed.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 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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