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Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Ifor Williams GX125 HD

The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 477kg 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 GX125 HD
Ifor Williams GX125 HD - image: Blains Trailers & Tyres

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 FIfor Williams GX125 HD
Gross weight2700kg3500kg
Payload2263kg2740kg
Internal bed3060mm x 1650mm3.66m x 1.57m
Axles2-
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Unladen weight-760kg

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Ifor Williams GX125 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...

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 GX125 HD if...

  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 477kg more
  • you want one that has a bed 60cm (2ft) longer

For plant hire firms carrying longer machines such as excavators with extended dipper arms or tracked dumpers that need the extra bed length over the GX105HD.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?

The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 477kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty plant trailer.

Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?

The Ifor Williams GX125 HD, by 477kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams GX125 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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