Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P
The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 225kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P carries 225kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2325kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2560mm x 1650mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked (overrun) |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, 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 26MD if...
A compact plant trailer built to carry a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini excavator plus buckets and attachments. It is a common sight behind pickups on groundworks and landscaping jobs, sized to stay within an unbraked or standard car licence towing limit.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the DK-AL 2516/30 P if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 225kg more
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 26MD and the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P?
The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 225kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is a three-way hydraulic tipper trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P?
The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P, by 225kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD 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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