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Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 vs Erde 143

The Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 is rated 750kg heavier gross and carries 604kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135
Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
Erde 143
Erde 143 - image: westerntowing.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135Erde 143
Gross weight1350kg600kg
Payload1106kg502kg
Internal bed2515mm x 1300mm-
Axles1-
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Internal length-1.44m
Internal width-0.99m
Internal height-0.40m
Unladen weight-98kg

Sources: Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135, Erde 143. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the TL-ALK 2513/135 if...

  • you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 604kg more

A single-axle box trailer that also tips, giving private and trade users a lightweight option for both general loads and loose materials. It fits within a car's braked towing limit for many vehicles.

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Full TL-ALK 2513/135 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 TL-ALK 2513/135 and the Erde 143?

The Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 is rated 750kg heavier gross and carries 604kg more. The Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 is a small tipping low-loader box 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 TL-ALK 2513/135 or the Erde 143?

The Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135, by 604kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 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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