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Bateson 355B vs Bockmann VA 3520/35 P

The Bateson 355B carries 436kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

355B
Bateson 355B
Bockmann VA 3520/35 P
Bockmann VA 3520/35 P - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 355BBockmann VA 3520/35 P
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Payload2700kg2264kg
Unladen weight800kg-
Deck length5000mm-
Deck width2100mm-
AxlesTwin axle-
Internal length-3545mm
Internal width-2000mm
Internal height-2090mm

Sources: Bateson 355B, Bockmann VA 3520/35 P. 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 436kg 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 VA 3520/35 P if...

A mid-size livestock trailer from Bockmann's cattle range, sized for moving a handful of cattle or similar stock at once. It suits smaller livestock farms that do not need the largest 8.6m2 body.

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Full VA 3520/35 P specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P?

The Bateson 355B carries 436kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is a 6.6m2 cattle trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P?

The Bateson 355B, by 436kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P 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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