Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 547kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F has a bed 3cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 547kg more.
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F has a bed 3cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2263kg | 2810kg |
| Internal bed | 3060mm x 1650mm | 3.03m x 1.57m |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 690kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 has a bed 3cm longer
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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 547kg more
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 547kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F has a bed 3cm longer. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 547kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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