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Bateson 355B vs Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75

The Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 2,084kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

355B
Bateson 355B
Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75
Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 355BBockmann TL-AL 1711/75
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Payload2700kg616kg
AxlesTwin axle1
Unladen weight800kg-
Deck length5000mm-
Deck width2100mm-
Internal bed-1790mm x 1110mm

Sources: Bateson 355B, Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75. 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 2,750kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 2,084kg 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.

Full 355B specifications →

Buy or hire the TL-AL 1711/75 if...

A compact unbraked-class aluminium trailer for light loads such as garden machinery or small quads, bought by tradespeople and private users who want something towable behind a car. It is one of the smallest trailers in Bockmann's TL-AL utility range.

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Full TL-AL 1711/75 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75?

The Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 2,084kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 is a small aluminium low-loader box trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75?

The Bateson 355B, by 2,084kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 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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