Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Bockmann Portax K
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 869kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 869kg 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 K | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2400kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 1265kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Internal length | - | 3560mm |
| Internal width | - | 1750mm |
| Internal height | - | 2350mm |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Bockmann Portax K. 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 869kg 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 K if...
A mid-range Portax with a front unloading ramp, bought by owners who value being able to lead a horse out the front rather than reversing it out. It sits below the Big Portax models in size and price.
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 K?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 869kg 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 K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Bockmann Portax K?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 869kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Bockmann Portax K 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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