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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Cheval Liberte Hippomobile

The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
Hippomobile
Cheval Liberte Hippomobile

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 3550 Platform TrailerCheval Liberte Hippomobile
Gross weight3500kg2,600kg
Internal bed5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m)-
Axles2 (3 optional)-
Unladen weight-915kg
External dimensions-5,950 x 2,150 x 2,750mm
Internal dimensions-3,150 x 1,670 x 2,300mm
Carriage platform-1,520 x 1,920mm

Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Cheval Liberte Hippomobile. 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.

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Buy or hire the Hippomobile if...

A two-horse trailer with a front platform sized to carry a horse-drawn carriage, aimed at driving competitors rather than everyday riders. It lets one outfit move both horses and the carriage they pull in a single tow, which is why it turns up with carriage-driving yards rather than general livery use.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile?

The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is a twin horse trailer with front carriage-carrying platform.

Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile 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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