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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Nugent P3718T
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer. The Nugent P3718T is a a tri-axle plant trailer for carrying diggers, dumpers and similar machinery..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Nugent P3718T | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | - |
| Bed length | - | 3.7m |
| Bed width | - | 1.8m |
| Bed height | - | 403mm |
| Wheels | - | 13 inch |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Nugent P3718T. 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 P3718T if...
The P3718T is one of Nugent's tri-axle plant trailers, using its Dual Drive suspension to keep a low, stable loading angle for machinery. It suits contractors and plant hire firms who want the extra stability of three axles over a twin-axle model like the Ifor Williams GX126 at a similar 3500kg gross weight.
Full P3718T specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Nugent P3718T?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Nugent P3718T is a a tri-axle plant trailer for carrying diggers, dumpers and similar machinery..
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Nugent P3718T 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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