Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 100kg heavier gross and carries 34kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 34kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2134kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3240mm x 1800mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked (overrun) |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
A compact plant trailer built to carry a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini excavator plus buckets and attachments. It is a common sight behind pickups on groundworks and landscaping jobs, sized to stay within an unbraked or standard car licence towing limit.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 34kg 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 100kg heavier gross and carries 34kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 34kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD 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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