Originally Posted by
clairendave
B+E is not restricted to 3500kg.
Even on a B only you can tow over 750kg, BUT the PLATED max weights (not actual) of the vehicle and trailer can only add upto 3500kg.
Category B+E
You can drive a vehicle with a*MAM*of 3,500kg with a trailer.
The size of the trailer depends on when you passed your test. If you passed your test:
before 19 January 2013 you can tow any size traileron or after 19 January 2013 you can tow a trailer with a*MAM*of up to 3,500kg
Copied from the government website.