Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Indespension Daxara 158
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 2,850kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 2,850kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Indespension Daxara 158 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 650kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | - |
| Payload | - | 540kg |
| Size | - | 4'9" x 3'3" |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked, single axle |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Indespension Daxara 158. 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 is rated 2,850kg 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 Daxara 158 if...
One of the most common small trailers on British drives: a compact lidded box sold through Indespension and its dealers, bought by campers, anglers and householders for holiday luggage, tip runs and garden waste. At 650kg gross it can be towed by almost any car with a towbar.
Full Daxara 158 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Indespension Daxara 158?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 2,850kg heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Indespension Daxara 158 is a unbraked single axle camping and leisure trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Indespension Daxara 158 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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