Head to head
Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P vs Tickners GB855
The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P carries 975kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P carries 975kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 1800kg |
| Payload | 2325kg | 1350kg |
| Axles | 2 | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | Braked |
| Internal bed | 2560mm x 1650mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
Sources: Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P, Tickners GB855. 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 carries 975kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
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 GB855 if...
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P and the Tickners GB855?
The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P carries 975kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is a three-way hydraulic tipper trailer; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P or the Tickners GB855?
The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P, by 975kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P or the Tickners GB855 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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