Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Brian James Tipper 2
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 54cm (2ft) longer and carries 299kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 54cm (2ft) longer.
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 299kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Brian James Tipper 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg to 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 1835kg to 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide |
| Axles | 2 | 2 or 3 (model dependent) |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 785kg to 1200kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Brian James Tipper 2. 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 has a bed 54cm (2ft) longer
- you want one that carries 299kg more
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 Tipper 2 if...
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 54cm (2ft) longer and carries 299kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 299kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James Tipper 2 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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