Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams GD105
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 13cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 13cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams GD105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2,700kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | Braked |
| Payload | 2134kg | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 585kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams GD105. 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 13cm 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 GD105 if...
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 13cm longer. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams GD105 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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