Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,644kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,644kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 2134kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (overrun) |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | - |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal width | 1150mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3240mm x 1800mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
- you want one that carries 1,644kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,644kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,644kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 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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