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Bateson 355B vs Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P

The Bateson 355B is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 375kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

355B
Bateson 355B
Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P
Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P - image: Boeckmann

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 355BBockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P
Gross weight3500kg3000kg
Payload2700kg2325kg
AxlesTwin axle2
Unladen weight800kg-
Deck length5000mm-
Deck width2100mm-
Internal bed-2560mm x 1650mm
Brakes-Braked (overrun)

Sources: Bateson 355B, 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 355B if...

  • you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 375kg more

Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.

Full 355B specifications →

Buy or hire the DK-AL 2516/30 P if...

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.

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Full DK-AL 2516/30 P specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P?

The Bateson 355B is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 375kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is a three-way hydraulic tipper trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P?

The Bateson 355B, by 375kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 355B 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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