Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Ifor Williams GH
The Ifor Williams GH is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F | Ifor Williams GH | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | Braked |
| Payload | 2263kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3060mm x 1650mm | - |
| Size | - | 12ft x 6ft |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Ifor Williams GH. 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 GH if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Ifor Williams GH, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Ifor Williams GH?
The Ifor Williams GH is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GH is a plant trailer range.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams GH 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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