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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Debon C255
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Debon C255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | 1 |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 370kg |
| Payload | - | 930kg |
| Internal length | - | 230cm (255cm to front curve) |
| Internal width | - | 125cm |
| Internal height | - | 155cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Debon C255. 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 2.2 tonnes 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 C255 if...
The entry point into Debon's Roadster box van range, aimed at sole traders and market traders who want lockable, weatherproof storage behind a family car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Debon C255?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Debon C255 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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