Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Blue Line BLP35126
The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer. The Blue Line BLP35126 is a a braked twin-axle drop-side platform trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Blue Line BLP35126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Payload | 2670kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 12ft x 6ft6in (3.66m x 1.98m) |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Blue Line BLP35126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
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.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the Blue Line BLP35126?
The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter 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 35-16 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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