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Bateson PT66 vs Bockmann VA 3520/35 P

The Bateson PT66 carries 301kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

PT66
Bateson PT66
Bockmann VA 3520/35 P
Bockmann VA 3520/35 P - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson PT66Bockmann VA 3520/35 P
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Payload2565kg2264kg
Unladen weight935kg-
Bed size5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7')-
AxlesTriple-
Internal length-3545mm
Internal width-2000mm
Internal height-2090mm

Sources: Bateson PT66, Bockmann VA 3520/35 P. 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 301kg more

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.

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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.

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Full VA 3520/35 P specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P?

The Bateson PT66 carries 301kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is a 6.6m2 cattle trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P?

The Bateson PT66, by 301kg.

Can I tow the Bateson PT66 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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