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Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 929kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15
Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15
Gross weight2700kg1500kg
Payload2134kg1205kg
Internal bed3240mm x 1800mm2515mm x 1500mm
Axles21
BrakesBraked (overrun)Braked (overrun)

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15. 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 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 929kg more
  • you want one that has a bed 73cm (2.5ft) 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 2515/15 if...

A mid-weight single-axle trailer in the TL-AL family, wider than the smallest models for bulkier loads while staying within a 1.5 tonne gross weight. It suits tradespeople and private users who outgrew a 750kg trailer.

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Full TL-AL 2515/15 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 929kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 is a single-axle low-loader box trailer.

Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 929kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 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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