Flatbed Trailer.... Bateson?

RakeeyboE · Dec 2, 2021

We want to get an new flatbed trailer, and we are currently looking at what options there are, really do like the Bateson PT56 16ft X 7ft Tri axle Trailer, has anyone had any experience with an bateson flatbed?

How do they compare to Nugent, Brian James etc?

What are the pros and cons of these flatbeds?

We are aware that there's an long lead time on new trailers currently so ideally Just wanting to get one ordered

Trailer will be used general use, hauling square bales, Logs, vehicles, ideallu wanting the sides and rear ramp to be easily removed if needed,

Because vehicles will sometimes be carried on the trailer, the sides of the flatbed floor must be made out of steel

If anyone has an PT56 for sale we might be keen,

Here's an photo of the PT56 Trailer,

Thank you

jellybean · Dec 2, 2021

Admittedly a long time ago but I have had 2 trailers built for me by Batesons. One was a very specific build as a livestock trailer for deer but with a removable top so that the base trailer could then take my post driver and other fencing gear.
The other was a flat bed. Both trailers were brilliant.

Skintagain · Dec 2, 2021

What about an edwards?

RakeeyboE · Dec 2, 2021

Have considered an Graham Edwards but I can't seem to find one with the steel sides on the floor like the Bateson etc

Skintagain · Dec 2, 2021

RakeeyboE said:
Have considered an Graham Edwards but I can't seem to find one with the steel sides on the floor like the Bateson etc

What’s the point in the steel bits? Any flat steel bits usually rust the first ime.

RakeeyboE · Dec 2, 2021

So that vehicles can be strapped down better, galvanized steel usually holds well

Skintagain · Dec 2, 2021

RakeeyboE said:
So that vehicles can be strapped down better, galvanized steel usually holds well

Ok I picture one now with holes or hooks for the straps.

RakeeyboE · Dec 2, 2021

Thats the one if we weren't needing to use ir to haul vehicles around an full wood one would be fine

RakeeyboE · Dec 2, 2021

Should be able to see example in attachments above

Blue. · Dec 2, 2021

Avoid a graham Edward’s if your towing with anything heavy,the axles are made of toffee.

Dave W · Dec 2, 2021

eulb said:
Avoid a graham Edward’s if your towing with anything heavy,the axles are made of toffee.

Not true. Been running them near daily for 10 years with plenty of abuse. Never had an issue with axles.
Best trailers on market for my money

Dave W · Dec 2, 2021

RakeeyboE said:
Have considered an Graham Edwards but I can't seem to find one with the steel sides on the floor like the Bateson etc

Don't discount them. They have proper lashing points in the cross members that are so much better to use

Skintagain · Dec 2, 2021

Dave W said:
Not true. Been running them near daily for 10 years with plenty of abuse. Never had an issue with axles.
Best trailers on market for my money

Ok if not kept too long. I see where @eulb is coming from. We have a 12 year old ifor that would have needed new axles if an edwards. But for towing the edwards are lovely.

Dave W · Dec 2, 2021

Skintagain said:
Ok if not kept too long. I see where @eulb is coming from. We have a 12 year old ifor that would have needed new axles if an edwards. But for towing the edwards are lovely.

Why would it have needed new axles?

Skintagain · Dec 2, 2021

Dave W said:
Why would it have needed new axles?

when suspension gives up I thought they put new axles on

Will 1594 · Dec 2, 2021

eulb said:
Avoid a graham Edward’s if your towing with anything heavy,the axles are made of toffee.

Really , tri axle here , and runs loaded ,and upto weight and beyond ,
and regards ,fastening stuff on ,as dave says ,sockets on cross members for ratchets to hook into ,
got a couple of extra cross members in new trailer coming , more to do with strapping points than strenth ,
would not consider ,any other trailer

Dave W · Dec 2, 2021

Skintagain said:
when suspension gives up I thought they put new axles on

Never known the suspension give up on one.

Skintagain · Dec 2, 2021

Dave W said:
Never known the suspension give up on one.

I have they start scrubbing tyres as wheels go out of line when loaded. When they are fairly far along their life though.

RakeeyboE · Dec 2, 2021

We'll be using the trailer like an multi use trailer so will be hauling heavy now and then,

Graham Edwards was the trailer I wanted as I've heard only good about them but like I said we need the trailer to have the metal sides on the floor for towing vehicles etc,

Ideally looking for the best trailer out there that's robust and strong, well pay good money for an trailer if it's worth ir!

Thank you

grainboy · Dec 2, 2021

or try Woodford trailers

Flatbed Trailer.... Bateson?

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