Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Brian James Box Van 600
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 305kg more and has a bed 24cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 305kg more.
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 24cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Brian James Box Van 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 1829kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 3.0m x 1.6m |
| Axles | 2 | Twin (12in wheels) |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, 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 3218/27 if...
- you want one that carries 305kg more
- you want one that has a bed 24cm 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
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.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Brian James Box Van 600?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 305kg more and has a bed 24cm longer. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger 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 3218/27 or the Brian James Box Van 600?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 305kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 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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