Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 129kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 18cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 129kg more.
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 18cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F | Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2263kg | 2134kg |
| Internal bed | 3060mm x 1650mm | 3240mm x 1800mm |
| Axles | 2 | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | Braked (overrun) |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3016/27 F if...
- you want one that carries 129kg more
A tandem-axle flatbed for construction and trade use, carrying machinery or bulky loads on a low-sided aluminium platform. It suits builders and plant hire firms needing a general-purpose site trailer rather than an enclosed box.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
- you want one that has a bed 18cm longer
A wider-bedded version of the HL-AL platform trailer, giving trade and construction users more deck area for the same 2.7 tonne gross weight. It is chosen when the standard HL-AL 3016 bed is too narrow for the load.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 129kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 18cm longer. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, by 129kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 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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