Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Bockmann VA 3520/35 P
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is 29cm wider inside and is 29cm taller inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is 29cm wider inside.
- Internal height: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is 29cm taller inside.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P carries 114kg more.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 6cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Bockmann VA 3520/35 P | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2264kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3545mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 2000mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 2090mm |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Bockmann VA 3520/35 P. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
- you want one that is 6cm longer inside
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the VA 3520/35 P if...
- you want one that is 29cm wider inside
- you want one that is 29cm taller inside
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 114kg more
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 48LT and the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is 29cm wider inside and is 29cm taller inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is a 6.6m2 cattle trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P, by 114kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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