Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Brian James Race Transporter 4
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Brian James Race Transporter 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | Twin |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1180kg |
| Payload | - | up to 2320kg |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Brian James Race Transporter 4. 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 Race Transporter 4 if...
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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