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Bateson PT56 vs Bockmann AT 4019/27

The Bateson PT56 is rated 800kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson PT56Bockmann AT 4019/27
Gross weight3500kg2700kg
Deck length5m (16ft)-
Deck width2.1m (7ft)-
AxlesTriple axle, auto-reversing overrun brakes-
RampHinged rear ramp, 75cm high-
Payload-2088kg
Load area-4000x1940mm
Features-Tipping bed, cable winch

Sources: Bateson PT56, Bockmann AT 4019/27. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the PT56 if...

  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross

A tri-axle tilt-bed trailer that lowers to ground level so plant, vehicles or awkward loads can be driven or winched straight on without ramps. Its low deck and tilt action suit hire firms moving mixed loads rather than one type of vehicle.

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Buy or hire the AT 4019/27 if...

A tipping, low-bed car transporter from German builder Bockmann, rated to carry a car or light plant up to around 2 tonnes. The tipping bed and integral winch let one person load a non-runner without a separate ramp, which is what puts it in vehicle recovery and plant fleets rather than ordinary car trailers.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson PT56 and the Bockmann AT 4019/27?

The Bateson PT56 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Bockmann AT 4019/27 is a tipping, low-bed car transporter trailer with winch.

Can I tow the Bateson PT56 or the Bockmann AT 4019/27 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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