Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Bockmann Big Champion E SKA
The Bateson 35-16 carries 1,269kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35-16 carries 1,269kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35-16 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2400kg (GVWR) |
| Payload | 2670kg | 1401kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) |
| Total length | - | 4726mm |
| Total width | - | 2350mm |
| Stalls | - | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
- you want one that carries 1,269kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
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 Big Champion E SKA if...
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA?
The Bateson 35-16 carries 1,269kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35-16 or the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA?
The Bateson 35-16, by 1,269kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 or the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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