Head to head
Bockmann Champion C Esprit vs Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 569kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 569kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Champion C Esprit | Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1565kg | 2134kg |
| Internal length | 3100mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3240mm x 1800mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked (overrun) |
Sources: Bockmann Champion C Esprit, Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Champion C Esprit if...
A dressed-up version of Bockmann's aluminium Champion trailer, adding a pop-up window and styling touches over the standard Champion C. It targets private owners who want a smarter-looking aluminium trailer without moving up to the Portax range.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
- you want one that carries 569kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg 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 Bockmann Champion C Esprit and the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 569kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Champion C Esprit is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with a styled Esprit trim package; the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Champion C Esprit or the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 569kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Champion C Esprit 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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