Head to head
Bateson Derby vs Blue Line BLP35126
The Blue Line BLP35126 is rated 1.8 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Blue Line BLP35126 is rated 1.8 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Derby | Blue Line BLP35126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | - |
| Payload | approx. 1,025kg | - |
| Internal length | 2.70m | - |
| Internal width | 1.50m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 12ft x 6ft6in (3.66m x 1.98m) |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson Derby, Blue Line BLP35126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Derby if...
A light double horse trailer that can be towed by a large saloon car rather than needing a 4x4, thanks to its low unladen weight. It suits owners moving one or two horses locally who want to avoid buying a heavier, purpose-built tow vehicle.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the BLP35126 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.8 tonnes heavier gross
Used by plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers to carry a mini digger or pallet loads, with drop sides for easy loading.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Derby and the Blue Line BLP35126?
The Blue Line BLP35126 is rated 1.8 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Derby is a lightweight rear-unload double horse trailer; the Blue Line BLP35126 is a a braked twin-axle drop-side platform trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Bateson Derby or the Blue Line BLP35126 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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