Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Brian James C2
The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is rated 665kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is rated 665kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F | Brian James C2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2035kg |
| Payload | 2263kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3060mm x 1650mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Size | - | up to 16ft long, 6ft wide |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Brian James C2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3016/27 F if...
- you want one that is rated 665kg heavier gross
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
Buy or hire the C2 if...
Brian James C2, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Car transporters in this class are hired and bought by track-day drivers, classic car owners and recovery firms who need to move a vehicle without driving it.
Listed by
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Brian James C2?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is rated 665kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Brian James C2 is a car transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Brian James C2 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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