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Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and carries 1,518kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75
Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75
Gross weight2700kg750kg
Payload2134kg616kg
Internal bed3240mm x 1800mm1790mm x 1110mm
Axles21
BrakesBraked (overrun)-

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75. 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 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,518kg more
  • you want one that has a bed 1.45m (5ft) longer

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.

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Full HL-AL 3218/27 specifications →

Buy or hire the TL-AL 1711/75 if...

A compact unbraked-class aluminium trailer for light loads such as garden machinery or small quads, bought by tradespeople and private users who want something towable behind a car. It is one of the smallest trailers in Bockmann's TL-AL utility range.

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Full TL-AL 1711/75 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and carries 1,518kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 is a small aluminium low-loader box trailer.

Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,518kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 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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