Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 54kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 54kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2080kg |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 620kg |
| Internal length | - | 3048mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. 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 54kg 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 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
The longest of M-Tec's standard twin-axle box trailers, aimed at contractors and farmers hauling longer loads such as fencing materials, machinery or multiple pallets in one trip.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 54kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 54kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer 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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