Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall-
The Bateson 35MD carries 1,465kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 1,465kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall- | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 1310kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 4150mm |
| Internal width | - | 1855mm |
| Internal height | - | 2400mm |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall-. 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 1,465kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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
Buy or hire the Big Portax WCF -Stall- if...
The largest Portax body with a walk-in tack room and a stall-type partition rather than a fixed centre post, aimed at owners of big horses or those who want to load side by side. It is a step up in space from the standard Big Portax.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall-?
The Bateson 35MD carries 1,465kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall- is a large aluminium horse trailer with a stall partition system.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall-?
The Bateson 35MD, by 1,465kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall- 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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