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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 500kg heavier gross and has a bed 12cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 12cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models) |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | 4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | Twin or Tri |
| Payload | - | 1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes) |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail. 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 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 12cm longer
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 ProLine Beavertail if...
The ProLine Beavertail suits owners of low-ground-clearance cars, since its beavertail ramp lets a car drive on and off without grounding, unlike a flat-bed transporter. PRG offers it across twin and tri-axle chassis so buyers can match the trailer to a 3000kg or 3500kg tow limit.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 500kg heavier gross and has a bed 12cm longer. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a pRG Trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars..
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail 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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