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Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Ifor Williams HBX506

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 528kg more and is rated 100kg 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 HBX506
Ifor Williams HBX506 - image: Norfolk Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 FIfor Williams HBX506
Gross weight2700kg2600kg
Payload2263kg1735kg
Internal bed3060mm x 1650mm-
Axles2-
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Unladen weight-865kg
Internal length-3.26m
Internal width-1.67m

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Ifor Williams HBX506. 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 carries 528kg more
  • you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross

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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Full HL-AL 3016/27 F specifications →

Buy or hire the HBX506 if...

A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.

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Full HBX506 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Ifor Williams HBX506?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 528kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.

Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams HBX506?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, by 528kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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