Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F
The Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 302kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 302kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2263kg |
| Axles | Triple | 2 |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | - |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3060mm x 1650mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (overrun) |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 302kg more
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3016/27 F if...
A tandem-axle flatbed for construction and trade use, carrying machinery or bulky loads on a low-sided aluminium platform. It suits builders and plant hire firms needing a general-purpose site trailer rather than an enclosed box.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F?
The Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 302kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F?
The Bateson PT66, by 302kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F 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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