Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Bockmann KK 3018/27
The Bateson PT66 carries 679kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 679kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Bockmann KK 3018/27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 1886kg |
| Axles | Triple | 2 |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | - |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal length | - | 2970mm |
| Internal width | - | 1820mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (overrun) |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Bockmann KK 3018/27. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that carries 679kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the KK 3018/27 if...
An insulated, temperature-controlled box trailer for moving chilled or frozen goods, used by caterers, market traders and small food businesses. Its own cooling unit lets it hold a set temperature independent of the tow vehicle.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Bockmann KK 3018/27?
The Bateson PT66 carries 679kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Bockmann KK 3018/27 is a refrigerated box trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Bockmann KK 3018/27?
The Bateson PT66, by 679kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Bockmann KK 3018/27 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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