Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75
The Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 2,112kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,112kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 588kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 1 |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2100mm x 1300mm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75. 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 2,112kg 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 TL-AL 2113/75 if...
A longer-bedded alternative to the TL-AL 1711/75 within the same 750kg unbraked-class weight, giving a bit more deck length for the same towing limit. It is aimed at private buyers who tow with a car licence.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75?
The Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 2,112kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75 is a small single-axle low-loader box trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,112kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75 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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