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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs SDC Trailers Rollerbed
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer. The SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | SDC Trailers Rollerbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | SAF axles on drums |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Length | - | 4m |
| Curtains | - | XL-rated curtains |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, SDC Trailers Rollerbed. 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 Rollerbed if...
A car transporter trailer built by SDC, Northern Ireland's largest trailer maker, used by vehicle recovery and haulage firms for moving cars on a roller bed. The curtain sides let vehicles be loaded and secured from either side.
Listed by
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent, Alrewas
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the SDC Trailers Rollerbed?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.
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