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Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Ifor Williams P5

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 1,904kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
P5
Ifor Williams P5

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 FIfor Williams P5
Gross weight2700kg500kg
Payload2263kg359kg
Internal bed3060mm x 1650mm1.53m x 1.02m
BrakesBraked (overrun)Unbraked
Axles2-
Unladen weight-141kg

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Ifor Williams P5. 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 1,904kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that has a bed 1.53m (5ft) 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.

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Buy or hire the P5 if...

A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Ifor Williams P5?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 1,904kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.

Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams P5?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, by 1,904kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams P5 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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