Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Bockmann VA 3520/35 P
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 164kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P carries 164kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Bockmann VA 3520/35 P | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2264kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3545mm |
| Internal width | - | 2000mm |
| Internal height | - | 2090mm |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Bockmann VA 3520/35 P. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
A compact plant trailer built to carry a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini excavator plus buckets and attachments. It is a common sight behind pickups on groundworks and landscaping jobs, sized to stay within an unbraked or standard car licence towing limit.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the VA 3520/35 P if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 164kg more
A mid-size livestock trailer from Bockmann's cattle range, sized for moving a handful of cattle or similar stock at once. It suits smaller livestock farms that do not need the largest 8.6m2 body.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 164kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is a 6.6m2 cattle trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P, by 164kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P 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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