Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P
The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is rated 250kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is rated 250kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3000kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Braked (overrun) |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | - |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2325kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2560mm x 1650mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, 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 27-16 Transporter if...
A hydraulic tilt-bed transporter used by recovery operators, car dealers and track-day owners. The hydraulic tilt rather than a winch and ramps is the whole reason to choose it: loading a low or non-running car alone is simple in a way it is not on a flatbed.
Full 27-16 Transporter specifications →Buy or hire the DK-AL 2516/30 P if...
- you want one that is rated 250kg 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 27-16 Transporter and the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P?
The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is a three-way hydraulic tipper trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter 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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