Head to head
Bockmann VA 3520/35 P vs Ifor Williams HB403
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P carries 1,431kg more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P carries 1,431kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is 70cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is 47cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann VA 3520/35 P | Ifor Williams HB403 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1600kg |
| Payload | 2264kg | 833kg |
| Internal length | 3545mm | 3.08m |
| Internal width | 2000mm | 1.30m |
| Internal height | 2090mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 767kg |
Sources: Bockmann VA 3520/35 P, Ifor Williams HB403. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the VA 3520/35 P if...
- you want one that carries 1,431kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 70cm (2.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 47cm (1.5ft) longer inside
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
Buy or hire the HB403 if...
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P and the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P carries 1,431kg more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is a 6.6m2 cattle trailer; the Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P or the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P, by 1,431kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P or the Ifor Williams HB403 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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