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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Humbaur HTK
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 1.86m (6ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 1.86m (6ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | Twin |
| Payload | - | 2550kg |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Humbaur HTK. 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 has a bed 1.86m (6ft) 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 HTK if...
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Humbaur HTK?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 1.86m (6ft) longer. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Humbaur HTK 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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