Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Maypole MP6815
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 3,001kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 3,001kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 499kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 77kg |
| Payload | - | 422kg |
| Internal length | - | 145cm |
| Internal width | - | 100cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Maypole MP6815. 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 3,001kg 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 MP6815 if...
A mid-sized general purpose trailer for buyers who want more bed length than the MP6812 while staying light enough for a small car to tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Maypole MP6815?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 3,001kg heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Maypole MP6815 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Maypole MP6815 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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