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Bateson 35-16 vs Bockmann VA 3520/35 P

The Bateson 35-16 carries 406kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

35-16
Bateson 35-16
Bockmann VA 3520/35 P
Bockmann VA 3520/35 P - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 35-16Bockmann VA 3520/35 P
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Payload2670kg2264kg
Size16' x 6'2"-
Internal length-3545mm
Internal width-2000mm
Internal height-2090mm

Sources: Bateson 35-16, Bockmann VA 3520/35 P. 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 406kg more

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.

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Buy or hire the VA 3520/35 P if...

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.

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Full VA 3520/35 P specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P?

The Bateson 35-16 carries 406kg more. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is a 6.6m2 cattle trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson 35-16 or the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P?

The Bateson 35-16, by 406kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 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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