Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Bockmann VA 3520/35 P
The Bateson 35MD carries 511kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 511kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Bockmann VA 3520/35 P | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2264kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3545mm |
| Internal width | - | 2000mm |
| Internal height | - | 2090mm |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Bockmann VA 3520/35 P. 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 511kg more
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 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.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P?
The Bateson 35MD carries 511kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is a 6.6m2 cattle trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P?
The Bateson 35MD, by 511kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD 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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