Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 617kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F has a bed 5cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 617kg more.
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F has a bed 5cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2263kg | 2880kg |
| Internal bed | 3060mm x 1650mm | 3.01m x 1.98m |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 620kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Ifor Williams LM106. 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 5cm 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 LM106 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 617kg more
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 617kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F has a bed 5cm longer. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 617kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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