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Bateson 355B vs Bockmann KK 3018/27

The Bateson 355B carries 814kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

355B
Bateson 355B
Bockmann KK 3018/27
Bockmann KK 3018/27 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 355BBockmann KK 3018/27
Gross weight3500kg2700kg
Payload2700kg1886kg
AxlesTwin axle2
Unladen weight800kg-
Deck length5000mm-
Deck width2100mm-
Internal length-2970mm
Internal width-1820mm
Brakes-Braked (overrun)

Sources: Bateson 355B, Bockmann KK 3018/27. 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 carries 814kg 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.

Full 355B specifications →

Buy or hire the KK 3018/27 if...

An insulated, temperature-controlled box trailer for moving chilled or frozen goods, used by caterers, market traders and small food businesses. Its own cooling unit lets it hold a set temperature independent of the tow vehicle.

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Full KK 3018/27 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Bockmann KK 3018/27?

The Bateson 355B carries 814kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Bockmann KK 3018/27 is a refrigerated box trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann KK 3018/27?

The Bateson 355B, by 814kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann KK 3018/27 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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