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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Sun Way Galaxy TBS75

The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
Galaxy TBS75
Sun Way Galaxy TBS75

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 3550 Platform TrailerSun Way Galaxy TBS75
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Internal bed5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m)-
Axles2 (3 optional)-
Unladen weight-190kg
Payload-560kg
Overall length-5.99m
Overall width-1.83m
Rollers-20 non-marking rollers plus 1 keel roller, winch and break-back facility

Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. 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 2,750kg 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.

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Full 3550 Platform Trailer specifications →

Buy or hire the Galaxy TBS75 if...

A French-built boat trailer for owners of small motorboats who need to launch and recover from a slipway themselves. The break-back facility and roller bed make it easier to float the boat on and off without a tow vehicle in the water.

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Full Galaxy TBS75 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats.

Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 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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