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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
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 | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | Tandem |
| Unladen weight | - | 425kg |
| Payload | - | 2175kg |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Graham Edwards GP85DB. 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.
Full 3550 Platform Trailer specifications →Buy or hire the GP85DB if...
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Full GP85DB specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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