Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 72cm (2.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 72cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | 4.285m x 1.84m |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 910kg |
| Payload | - | 2590kg |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 72cm (2.5ft) 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 GH146 if...
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 72cm (2.5ft) longer. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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