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Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P vs Erde 143

The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,823kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

DK-AL 2516/30 P
Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P
Erde 143
Erde 143 - image: westerntowing.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 PErde 143
Gross weight3000kg600kg
Payload2325kg502kg
Internal bed2560mm x 1650mm-
Axles2-
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Internal length-1.44m
Internal width-0.99m
Internal height-0.40m
Unladen weight-98kg

Sources: Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P, Erde 143. 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 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,823kg 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.

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Full DK-AL 2516/30 P 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 DK-AL 2516/30 P and the Erde 143?

The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,823kg more. The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is a three-way hydraulic tipper trailer; the Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102..

Which carries more, the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P or the Erde 143?

The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P, by 1,823kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P 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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