Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Ifor Williams GX106
The Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 522kg 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 GX106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 522kg 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 GX106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2263kg | 2785kg |
| Internal bed | 3060mm x 1650mm | 3.03m x 1.84m |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 715kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Ifor Williams GX106. 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 GX106 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 522kg more
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- 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 GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 522kg 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 GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 522kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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