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Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Ifor Williams GX84

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F has a bed 61cm (2ft) longer and carries 103kg 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 GX84
Ifor Williams GX84 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 FIfor Williams GX84
Gross weight2700kg2700kg
Payload2263kg2160kg
Internal bed3060mm x 1650mm2.45m x 1.27m
Axles2-
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Unladen weight-540kg

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 61cm (2ft) longer
  • you want one that carries 103kg more

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 GX84 if...

An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Ifor Williams GX84?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F has a bed 61cm (2ft) longer and carries 103kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.

Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams GX84?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, by 103kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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