Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
The Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 566kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 566kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2134kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3240mm x 1800mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (overrun) |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27. 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 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 566kg more
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 HL-AL 3218/27 if...
A wider-bedded version of the HL-AL platform trailer, giving trade and construction users more deck area for the same 2.7 tonne gross weight. It is chosen when the standard HL-AL 3016 bed is too narrow for the load.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 566kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bateson 355B, by 566kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 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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