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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Erde 102
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Erde 102 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 300kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.06m / 3'5" |
| Internal width | - | 0.85m / 2'9" |
| Unladen weight | - | 55kg |
| Payload | - | 245kg |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Erde 102. 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 3.2 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 102 if...
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Full 102 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Erde 102?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads..
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Erde 102 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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