Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS
The Bateson 355B is rated 770kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 770kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2730kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that is rated 770kg heavier gross
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Buy or hire the BT-ST 3016/35 AS if...
Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS?
The Bateson 355B is rated 770kg heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is a plant trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS 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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