Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | Tri-axle |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Woodford Galaxy. 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 Galaxy if...
- you want one that has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Woodford Galaxy 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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