Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,722kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,722kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 1.14m (3.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 2134kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | 3240mm x 1800mm |
| Axles | 1 | 2 |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (overrun) |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping 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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
- you want one that carries 1,722kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 1.14m (3.5ft) 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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,722kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,722kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping 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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