Head to head
Bockmann VA 3520/35 P vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is 1.1m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 48cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is 1.1m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is 48cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P carries 164kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann VA 3520/35 P | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2264kg | 2100kg |
| Internal length | 3545mm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 2000mm | 1524mm |
| Internal height | 2090mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 600kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bockmann VA 3520/35 P, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. 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 is 1.1m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 48cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 164kg more
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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is 1.1m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 48cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is a 6.6m2 cattle trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P, by 164kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer 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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