Head to head
Bateson PT56 vs Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
The Bateson PT56 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT56 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT56 | Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Axles | Triple axle, auto-reversing overrun brakes | 2 |
| Deck length | 5m (16ft) | - |
| Deck width | 2.1m (7ft) | - |
| Ramp | Hinged rear ramp, 75cm high | - |
| Payload | - | 2134kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3240mm x 1800mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (overrun) |
Sources: Bateson PT56, Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT56 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A tri-axle tilt-bed trailer that lowers to ground level so plant, vehicles or awkward loads can be driven or winched straight on without ramps. Its low deck and tilt action suit hire firms moving mixed loads rather than one type of vehicle.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
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 PT56 and the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bateson PT56 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson PT56 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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