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Bateson 355B vs Bockmann Traveller G3

The Bateson 355B carries 870kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

355B
Bateson 355B
Bockmann Traveller G3
Bockmann Traveller G3 - image: Boeckmann

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 355BBockmann Traveller G3
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Payload2700kg1830kg
Unladen weight800kg-
Deck length5000mm-
Deck width2100mm-
AxlesTwin axle-
Internal length-4580mm
Internal width-2000mm
Internal height-2400mm

Sources: Bateson 355B, Bockmann Traveller G3. 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 870kg 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 Traveller G3 if...

The 3.5 tonne version of the Traveller for large horses, giving extra length over the G2 for owners transporting bigger animals or wanting a spare stall. It is aimed at yards with a mix of large horse types.

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Full Traveller G3 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Bockmann Traveller G3?

The Bateson 355B carries 870kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Bockmann Traveller G3 is a larger 3.5t Traveller trailer for large horses.

Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann Traveller G3?

The Bateson 355B, by 870kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann Traveller G3 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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