Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Lider 38398
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2500kg |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | 2 |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 460kg |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Lider 38398. 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 1 tonnes 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 38398 if...
A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Lider 38398?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Lider 38398 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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