Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Brian James Race Sport
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 500kg heavier gross and has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Brian James Race Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3000kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | Twin |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1070kg |
| Payload | - | up to 1930kg |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Brian James Race Sport. 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
- you want one that has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer
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 Sport if...
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Brian James Race Sport?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 500kg heavier gross and has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Brian James Race Sport 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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