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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Woodford Widebody
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 2.56m (8.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 2.56m (8.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | Single or Twin |
| Unladen weight | - | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | - | 940kg to 2806kg |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Woodford Widebody. 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 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 2.56m (8.5ft) 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 Widebody if...
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Woodford Widebody?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 2.56m (8.5ft) longer. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Woodford Widebody 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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