Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Bockmann KT-PB-AL 3015/27 M F
The Bateson 355B carries 655kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 655kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Bockmann KT-PB-AL 3015/27 M F | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2045kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3255mm |
| Internal width | - | 1515mm |
| Internal height | - | 2093mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (overrun) |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Bockmann KT-PB-AL 3015/27 M F. 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 655kg 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 KT-PB-AL 3015/27 M F if...
A low-loading, fully enclosed box trailer aimed at tradespeople who need to carry tools, motorbikes or equipment securely and out of the weather. The low load height makes wheeling heavy items in and out easier than a high-sided box.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Bockmann KT-PB-AL 3015/27 M F?
The Bateson 355B carries 655kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Bockmann KT-PB-AL 3015/27 M F is a low-loader box trailer with aluminium body and polyester front.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann KT-PB-AL 3015/27 M F?
The Bateson 355B, by 655kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann KT-PB-AL 3015/27 M F 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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