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Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 1,851kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer - image: Bateson Trailers
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping TrailerBockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F
Gross weight750kg2700kg
Payload412kg2263kg
Internal bed2100mm x 1250mm3060mm x 1650mm
Axles12
BrakesUnbrakedBraked (overrun)
Unladen weight338kg-

Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, 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 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 HL-AL 3016/27 F if...

  • you want one that carries 1,851kg more
  • you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
  • you want one that has a bed 96cm (3ft) longer

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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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 1,851kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, by 1,851kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer 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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