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Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Ifor Williams GD84

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 13kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
Ifor Williams GD84
Ifor Williams GD84 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 FIfor Williams GD84
Gross weight2700kg2700kg
Payload2263kg2250kg
Axles2Twin
Internal bed3060mm x 1650mm-
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Unladen weight-450kg
Internal length-2.55m
Internal width-1.25m

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 13kg more

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.

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Full HL-AL 3016/27 F specifications →

Buy or hire the GD84 if...

A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.

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Full GD84 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Ifor Williams GD84?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 13kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.

Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams GD84?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, by 13kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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