Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Brian James T Transporter
The Brian James T Transporter has a bed 1.94m (6.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James T Transporter has a bed 1.94m (6.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James T Transporter carries 267kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F | Brian James T Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2263kg | 2530kg |
| Internal bed | 3060mm x 1650mm | 5.0m x 2.1m |
| Axles | 2 | Twin (12in steel rims) |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Brian James T Transporter. 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...
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 T Transporter if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.94m (6.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 267kg more
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Brian James T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter has a bed 1.94m (6.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Brian James T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter, by 267kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Brian James T Transporter 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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