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Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Ifor Williams P8e

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 1,731kg more and is rated 1,950kg 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 P8e
Ifor Williams P8e - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 FIfor Williams P8e
Gross weight2700kg750kg
Payload2263kg532kg
Internal bed3060mm x 1650mm2.51m x 1.45m
BrakesBraked (overrun)Unbraked
Axles2-
Unladen weight-218kg

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Ifor Williams P8e. 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 1,731kg more
  • you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
  • you want one that has a bed 55cm (2ft) 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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Full HL-AL 3016/27 F specifications →

Buy or hire the P8e if...

For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.

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Full P8e specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Ifor Williams P8e?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F carries 1,731kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.

Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams P8e?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, by 1,731kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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