Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P
The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P carries 1,375kg more and is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P carries 1,375kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2325kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2560mm x 1650mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked (overrun) |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the DK-AL 2516/30 P if...
- you want one that carries 1,375kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
A three-way tipping trailer with an electro-hydraulic ram, aimed at farmers, groundworkers and landscapers moving loose materials like muck, aggregate or spoil. The three-way tip lets it discharge to either side or the rear.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P?
The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P carries 1,375kg more and is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is a three-way hydraulic tipper trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P?
The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P, by 1,375kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 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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