Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 1.97m (6.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 1.97m (6.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | 3.03m x 1.57m |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 690kg |
| Payload | - | 2810kg |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 1.97m (6.5ft) 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 GX105 HD if...
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
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 GX105 HD?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 1.97m (6.5ft) longer. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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