Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
The Bateson 35MD carries 641kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 21cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 641kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 21cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2134kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 3240mm x 1800mm |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked (overrun) |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that carries 641kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
- you want one that has a bed 21cm 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bateson 35MD carries 641kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 21cm longer. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bateson 35MD, by 641kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD 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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