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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Blue Line BLP35126

The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 1.34m (4.5ft) longer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
Blue Line BLP35126
Blue Line BLP35126 - image: suffolk.trek-trailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 3550 Platform TrailerBlue Line BLP35126
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Internal bed5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m)12ft x 6ft6in (3.66m x 1.98m)
Axles2 (3 optional)2
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Blue Line BLP35126. 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 has a bed 1.34m (4.5ft) 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.

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Buy or hire the BLP35126 if...

Used by plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers to carry a mini digger or pallet loads, with drop sides for easy loading.

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Full BLP35126 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Blue Line BLP35126?

The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer has a bed 1.34m (4.5ft) longer. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Blue Line BLP35126 is a a braked twin-axle drop-side platform trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..

Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Blue Line BLP35126 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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