Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Bockmann Champion C Esprit
The Bateson 355B carries 1,135kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 1,135kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Bockmann Champion C Esprit | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2400kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 1565kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 3100mm |
| Internal width | - | 1650mm |
| Internal height | - | 2300mm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Bockmann Champion C Esprit. 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 carries 1,135kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes 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 Champion C Esprit if...
A dressed-up version of Bockmann's aluminium Champion trailer, adding a pop-up window and styling touches over the standard Champion C. It targets private owners who want a smarter-looking aluminium trailer without moving up to the Portax range.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Bockmann Champion C Esprit?
The Bateson 355B carries 1,135kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Bockmann Champion C Esprit is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with a styled Esprit trim package.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann Champion C Esprit?
The Bateson 355B, by 1,135kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann Champion C Esprit 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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