Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 88kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 88kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 2263kg | 2175kg |
| Internal bed | 3060mm x 1650mm | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | 2 | Tandem |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | Braked |
| Unladen weight | - | 425kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Graham Edwards GP85DB. 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 carries 88kg more
- you want one that is rated 100kg 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 GP85DB if...
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 88kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, by 88kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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