Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Ifor Williams DP120
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer. The Ifor Williams DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Ifor Williams DP120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | Tri-axle |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
| Size | - | 14ft x 6ft |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Ifor Williams DP120. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3550 Platform Trailer if...
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 DP120 if...
Ifor Williams DP120, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. The big Ifor Williams livestock trailer. At 14ft on three axles it carries a full load of cattle or sheep, and it is bought by farms and contractors moving stock in numbers to market and between holdings.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Ifor Williams DP120?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Ifor Williams DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Ifor Williams DP120 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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