Head to head
Bateson PT56 vs Bockmann Big Champion E SKA
The Bateson PT56 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT56 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT56 | Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2400kg (GVWR) |
| Deck length | 5m (16ft) | - |
| Deck width | 2.1m (7ft) | - |
| Axles | Triple axle, auto-reversing overrun brakes | - |
| Ramp | Hinged rear ramp, 75cm high | - |
| Payload | - | 1401kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) |
| Total length | - | 4726mm |
| Total width | - | 2350mm |
| Stalls | - | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh |
Sources: Bateson PT56, Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT56 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
A tri-axle tilt-bed trailer that lowers to ground level so plant, vehicles or awkward loads can be driven or winched straight on without ramps. Its low deck and tilt action suit hire firms moving mixed loads rather than one type of vehicle.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT56 and the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA?
The Bateson PT56 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson PT56 or the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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