Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Bockmann Champion Kutsche C
The Bateson 355B carries 1,070kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 1,070kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Bockmann Champion Kutsche C | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 1630kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses (carriage transport) |
| Length | - | 5885mm |
| Width | - | 2200mm |
| Body | - | Aluminium construction |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Bockmann Champion Kutsche C. 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 1,070kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 Kutsche C if...
A Bockmann trailer built specifically to carry a horse-drawn carriage as well as the horses that pull it, used by driving enthusiasts and competitors rather than general riders. The aluminium body keeps weight down given the extra load of the carriage.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Bockmann Champion Kutsche C?
The Bateson 355B carries 1,070kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Bockmann Champion Kutsche C is a two-horse carriage transport trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann Champion Kutsche C?
The Bateson 355B, by 1,070kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann Champion Kutsche C 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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