Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P
The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P carries 175kg more. The Bateson 48LT is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P carries 175kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2325kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2560mm x 1650mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked (overrun) |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, 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 48LT if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the DK-AL 2516/30 P if...
- you want one that carries 175kg 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 48LT and the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P?
The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P carries 175kg more. The Bateson 48LT is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is a three-way hydraulic tipper trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P?
The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P, by 175kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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