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Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P vs Brian James A4 Transporter

The Brian James A4 Transporter has a bed 1.94m (6.5ft) longer. The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P carries 95kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P
Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P - image: Boeckmann
Brian James A4 Transporter
Brian James A4 Transporter - image: Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 PBrian James A4 Transporter
Gross weight3000kg3000kg
Payload2325kg2230kg
Internal bed2560mm x 1650mm4.5m x 2.0m
Axles2Twin axle
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Unladen weight-770kg

Sources: Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P, Brian James A4 Transporter. 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 95kg 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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Buy or hire the A4 Transporter if...

  • you want one that has a bed 1.94m (6.5ft) longer

The A4 Transporter suits driving schools, small dealers and enthusiasts who need to move one car at a time behind a car-derived tow vehicle, offering a simple twin-axle bed without the cost of a beavertail or enclosed body. Its compact size makes it easier to store and manoeuvre than the longer trailers in the A Transporter range.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P and the Brian James A4 Transporter?

The Brian James A4 Transporter has a bed 1.94m (6.5ft) longer. The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P carries 95kg more. The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is a three-way hydraulic tipper trailer; the Brian James A4 Transporter is a twin-axle open car transporter trailer from Brian James' A Transporter range, built for towing one car on a 4.5m bed..

Which carries more, the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P or the Brian James A4 Transporter?

The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P, by 95kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P or the Brian James A4 Transporter 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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