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Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Brian James Box Van 600

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 434kg more and has a bed 6cm longer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
Brian James Box Van 600
Brian James Box Van 600 - image: Ayrshire Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 FBrian James Box Van 600
Gross weight2700kg2700kg
Payload2263kg1829kg
Internal bed3060mm x 1650mm3.0m x 1.6m
Axles2Twin (12in wheels)
BrakesBraked (overrun)-

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Brian James Box Van 600. 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 434kg more
  • you want one that has a bed 6cm longer

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.

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Full HL-AL 3016/27 F specifications →

Buy or hire the Box Van 600 if...

Bought by tradespeople and small delivery operators who need goods kept dry and out of sight rather than carried on an open flatbed. Its 2700kg rating keeps it inside the range towable by many car-derived vans.

Full Box Van 600 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Brian James Box Van 600?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 434kg more and has a bed 6cm longer. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer.

Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Brian James Box Van 600?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, by 434kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Brian James Box Van 600 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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