Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Bockmann Portax Esprit
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 577kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 577kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Bockmann Portax Esprit | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2400kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 1557kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | approx. 843kg |
| Horse capacity | - | 2 horses |
| Body material | - | Aluminium |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Bockmann Portax Esprit. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
- you want one that carries 577kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
A wider-bedded version of the HL-AL platform trailer, giving trade and construction users more deck area for the same 2.7 tonne gross weight. It is chosen when the standard HL-AL 3016 bed is too narrow for the load.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Portax Esprit if...
Bockmann's entry-level model in its Portax range, built for owners wanting a durable two-horse trailer without the cost of the higher trims. Its light unladen weight keeps it towable by a mid-size 4x4 or pickup.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 577kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 577kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Bockmann Portax Esprit 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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