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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | Twin |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 840kg |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. 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 800kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer 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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