Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Turatello F20
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Turatello F20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,000kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | - |
| Length | - | 616cm |
| Width | - | 210cm |
| Unladen weight | - | approx. 850kg |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Turatello F20. 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 1.5 tonnes 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 F20 if...
Described by its Italian maker as the smallest of its car-carrying vans, the F20 suits owners who need to move a single race or track car under cover without the size and cost of a full motorsport transporter.
Listed by
- Turatello Trailers Ltd. - Nottingham, Burton Joyce
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Turatello F20?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Turatello F20 is a enclosed van-type trailer for transporting a single race or road car.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Turatello F20 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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