Head to head
Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer vs Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,584kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,584kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer | Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750 kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 550 kg | 2134kg |
| Unladen weight | 200 kg | - |
| Length | 3450 mm | - |
| Width | 1900 mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3240mm x 1800mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked (overrun) |
Sources: Bateson B85 Unbraked 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 B85 Unbraked Trailer if...
The largest unbraked trailer in the Bateson range, designed to carry lightweight grass cutting machinery and UTVs. Suits grounds maintenance and landscaping crews towing behind a car or pickup, with a plywood floor and a mesh ramp door.
Full B85 Unbraked Trailer specifications →Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
- you want one that carries 1,584kg 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 B85 Unbraked Trailer and the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,584kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is a unbraked 8 ft x 5 ft flatbed trailer with ramp door and mesh extension sides; the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,584kg.
Can I tow the Bateson B85 Unbraked 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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