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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Bockmann Big Champion E SKA
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2400kg (GVWR) |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | - |
| Payload | - | 1401kg |
| 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 3550 Platform Trailer, Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3550 Platform Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
A large flatbed trailer for carrying machinery, building materials or vehicles, with the bed width and length expandable to suit the load. It is bought mainly by contractors and plant hire firms needing a 3.5 tonne platform.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
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 3550 Platform Trailer and the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer 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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