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Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Ifor Williams GH146

The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.23m (4ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
Ifor Williams GH146
Ifor Williams GH146 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 FIfor Williams GH146
Gross weight2700kg3500kg
Payload2263kg2590kg
Internal bed3060mm x 1650mm4.285m x 1.84m
Axles2-
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Unladen weight-910kg

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Ifor Williams GH146. 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.

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Buy or hire the GH146 if...

  • you want one that has a bed 1.23m (4ft) longer
  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 327kg more

Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Ifor Williams GH146?

The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.23m (4ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.

Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams GH146?

The Ifor Williams GH146, by 327kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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