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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs M-Tec 14ft x 6ft Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer

The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer. The M-Tec 14ft x 6ft Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer is a 14ft x 6ft tri-axle livestock trailer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

3550 Platform Trailer
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer
M-Tec 14ft x 6ft Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer
M-Tec 14ft x 6ft Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer - image: Clarkes of Cavan

Specifications side by side

Bateson 3550 Platform TrailerM-Tec 14ft x 6ft Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer
Axles2 (3 optional)Tri-axle (3)
Gross weight3500kg-
Internal bed5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m)-
Coupling-3.5 Tonne Knott coupling

Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, M-Tec 14ft x 6ft Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 3550 Platform Trailer if...

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.

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Buy or hire the 14ft x 6ft Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer if...

M-Tec's largest livestock trailer, aimed at farmers and hauliers moving bigger batches of cattle or sheep who need the extra deck length and load rating of a third axle over the 12ft twin-axle model.

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Full 14ft x 6ft Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the M-Tec 14ft x 6ft Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer?

The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the M-Tec 14ft x 6ft Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer is a 14ft x 6ft tri-axle livestock trailer.

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