Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Maypole MP6810
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 300kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 55kg |
| Payload | - | 245kg |
| Internal length | - | 105cm |
| Internal width | - | 85cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Maypole MP6810. 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 3.2 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.
Full 3550 Platform Trailer specifications →Buy or hire the MP6810 if...
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Full MP6810 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Maypole MP6810?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Maypole MP6810 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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