Bateson 55HB – specifications
Built: 1993–1994 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 1993–1994 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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Bateson – other models: the collective page for British horse trailers outside the named ranges, the HB-suffixed types and the Boston 55 Pullman, 420 to 1,120 kg unladen weight, up to 3,500 kg gross weight
This page gathers the Bateson trailers the register could not assign to a named range. The Horsebox Trailer designation and the models with the HB suffix – 44 HB, 55 HB and 55HB – directly identify the vehicles as horse trailers; the Boston 55 Pullman completes the range, alongside the numbers 2025, 27 MD, 76 AB, P156 and PT66.
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The register lists here 9 versions with unladen weights from 420 to 1,120 kg, gross weights from 1,200 to 3,500 kg and widths from 1,560 to 2,260 mm.
With gross weights up to 3,500 kg, these horse trailers fall into EU trailer category O2, for which an overrun brake is required above 750 kg. Unlike inert cargo, a restless horse shifts the centre of gravity during the journey, so the nose weight at the ball hitch fluctuates more than with rigid loads and is worth checking regularly. Towing only needs licence category B as long as the combination's gross weight stays below 3,500 kg, with heavier tow vehicles requiring category BE.
Horse trailers of this size carry one or two horses and are aimed at competitive riders and private horse owners in the British market, where Bateson competes for this segment alongside established makes.
On a used purchase, damp and rot in the floor, the condition of the partition and the standing area, ventilation, the hinges of the loading ramp, the axle and brakes, and the tyres and lighting all matter. Spare parts run through the British horse-trailer trade.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Bateson (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,350 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,180 mmcorrect |
| Coupling-to-axle distance | 710 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,120 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,300 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Bateson 55HB weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,120 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Bateson 55HB?
2,300 kg.
Up to what speed is the Bateson 55HB approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Bateson 55HB?
4,350 mm × 2,180 mm.
When was the Bateson 55HB built?
Production years: 1993–1994.
What to check before buying
- Search the frame and welds at the axle mounts — that is where cracks start.
- Check the brakes and the last inspection in the papers.
- Work the gross weight against the towing vehicle before buying.
- Compare the chassis number with the papers.
- Look at the floor, cover or body from the inside — rust does not show from outside.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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