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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer is a livestock trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | Single |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Size | - | 8ft x 4ft |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft 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.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer if...
M Tec 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Livestock trailers move sheep, pigs and cattle between fields, markets and abattoirs, and are standard kit on smallholdings and farms.
Full 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer is a livestock trailer.
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