Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P
The Bateson 35MD carries 450kg more and has a bed 47cm (1.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 450kg more.
- Internal bed: the Bateson 35MD has a bed 47cm (1.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2325kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 2560mm x 1650mm |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked (overrun) |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, 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 35MD if...
- you want one that carries 450kg more
- you want one that has a bed 47cm (1.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
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.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P?
The Bateson 35MD carries 450kg more and has a bed 47cm (1.5ft) longer. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is a three-way hydraulic tipper trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P?
The Bateson 35MD, by 450kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD 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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