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Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Bockmann VA 3520/35 P
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer. The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is a 6.6m2 cattle trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Bockmann VA 3520/35 P | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | - |
| Payload | - | 2264kg |
| Internal length | - | 3545mm |
| Internal width | - | 2000mm |
| Internal height | - | 2090mm |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Bockmann VA 3520/35 P. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3550 Platform Trailer if...
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 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.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is a 6.6m2 cattle trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer 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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