Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 694kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 694kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 2134kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | - |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3240mm x 1800mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked (overrun) |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Deauville if...
Bateson's standard horsebox trailer, fitted with a saddle rack and cover as standard, for owners of one or two horses up to 17 hands. It is positioned as a simple alternative to the pricier continental horsebox brands.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
- you want one that carries 694kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg 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 Deauville and the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 694kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 694kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville 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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