Head to head
Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P vs Brian James A-Max 305
The Brian James A-Max 305 has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer. The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 290kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James A-Max 305 has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P carries 290kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P | Brian James A-Max 305 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 2325kg | 2035kg |
| Internal bed | 2560mm x 1650mm | 4.3m x 1.96m |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
Sources: Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P, Brian James A-Max 305. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DK-AL 2516/30 P if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 290kg 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
Buy or hire the A-Max 305 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer
Suits owners of larger saloons or estate cars who have outgrown the shorter A-Max 210 but do not need a full car-transporter range trailer. The extra bed length and payload give more margin for a heavier road car.
Listed by
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P and the Brian James A-Max 305?
The Brian James A-Max 305 has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer. The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 290kg more. The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is a three-way hydraulic tipper trailer; the Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P or the Brian James A-Max 305?
The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P, by 290kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P or the Brian James A-Max 305 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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