Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Bockmann VA 3520/35 P
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 130kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P carries 130kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Bockmann VA 3520/35 P | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2264kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Internal length | - | 3545mm |
| Internal width | - | 2000mm |
| Internal height | - | 2090mm |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Bockmann VA 3520/35 P. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
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 VA 3520/35 P if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 130kg more
A mid-size livestock trailer from Bockmann's cattle range, sized for moving a handful of cattle or similar stock at once. It suits smaller livestock farms that do not need the largest 8.6m2 body.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 130kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is a 6.6m2 cattle trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P, by 130kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P 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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