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Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P

The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P carries 1,913kg more and is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer - image: Bateson Trailers
DK-AL 2516/30 P
Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping TrailerBockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P
Gross weight750kg3000kg
Payload412kg2325kg
Internal bed2100mm x 1250mm2560mm x 1650mm
Axles12
BrakesUnbrakedBraked (overrun)
Unladen weight338kg-

Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, 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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...

A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.

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

  • you want one that carries 1,913kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2,250kg heavier gross
  • you want one that has a bed 46cm (1.5ft) longer

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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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P?

The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P carries 1,913kg more and is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is a three-way hydraulic tipper trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P?

The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P, by 1,913kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer 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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