Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Bockmann AH 4320/30
The Bateson 35MD carries 652kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 652kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Bockmann AH 4320/30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2,123kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Interior length | - | 4,300mm |
| Interior width | - | 2,080mm |
| Loading angle | - | 10 degrees (hydraulic tilt bed) |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Bockmann AH 4320/30. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that carries 652kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the AH 4320/30 if...
A low-angle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter for loading standard cars without ramps. It suits vehicle traders, recovery firms and enthusiasts moving one car at a time behind a family-sized tow car.
Listed by
- Manningtree Hire & Self Storage - Manningtree, Lawford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Bockmann AH 4320/30?
The Bateson 35MD carries 652kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Bockmann AH 4320/30 is a twin-axle car transporter trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Bockmann AH 4320/30?
The Bateson 35MD, by 652kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Bockmann AH 4320/30 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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