Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Ifor Williams GD105
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 1.89m (6ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 1.89m (6ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Ifor Williams GD105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 585kg |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Ifor Williams GD105. 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 1.89m (6ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 GD105 if...
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 1.89m (6ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Ifor Williams GD105 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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