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Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS vs Erde 143

The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is rated 2,130kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS
Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS - image: courtfarmgarage.co.uk
Erde 143
Erde 143 - image: westerntowing.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 ASErde 143
Gross weight2730kg600kg
AxlesTwin-
BrakesBraked-
Internal length-1.44m
Internal width-0.99m
Internal height-0.40m
Unladen weight-98kg
Payload-502kg

Sources: Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS, Erde 143. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the BT-ST 3016/35 AS if...

  • you want one that is rated 2,130kg heavier gross

Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.

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Full BT-ST 3016/35 AS specifications →

Buy or hire the 143 if...

The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.

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Full 143 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS and the Erde 143?

The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is rated 2,130kg heavier gross. The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is a plant trailer; the Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102..

Can I tow the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS or the Erde 143 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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