Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Ifor Williams LM167
The Ifor Williams LM167 has a bed 1.71m (5.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM167 has a bed 1.71m (5.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM167 carries 392kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F | Ifor Williams LM167 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2263kg | 2655kg |
| Internal bed | 3060mm x 1650mm | 4.77m x 2.25m |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 845kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Ifor Williams LM167. 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.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the LM167 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.71m (5.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 392kg more
For operators carrying wide loads such as pallets in double rows or plant machinery, taking the LM166's length and adding the range's 2.25m wide-bed option.
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 LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167 has a bed 1.71m (5.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams LM167 is a a long, wide flatbed trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167, by 392kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams LM167 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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