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Bateson 35-16 vs Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F

The Bateson 35-16 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 407kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

35-16
Bateson 35-16
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 35-16Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F
Gross weight3500kg2700kg
Payload2670kg2263kg
Size16' x 6'2"-
Internal bed-3060mm x 1650mm
Axles-2
Brakes-Braked (overrun)

Sources: Bateson 35-16, Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 35-16 if...

  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 407kg more

A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.

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Buy or hire the HL-AL 3016/27 F if...

A tandem-axle flatbed for construction and trade use, carrying machinery or bulky loads on a low-sided aluminium platform. It suits builders and plant hire firms needing a general-purpose site trailer rather than an enclosed box.

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Full HL-AL 3016/27 F specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F?

The Bateson 35-16 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 407kg more. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson 35-16 or the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F?

The Bateson 35-16, by 407kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 or the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F 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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