Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,184kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,184kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2134kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3240mm x 1800mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked (overrun) |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
- you want one that carries 1,184kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes 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 12LT and the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,184kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,184kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT 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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