Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Brian James A4 Transporter
The Brian James A4 Transporter has a bed 1.26m (4ft) longer and is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James A4 Transporter has a bed 1.26m (4ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James A4 Transporter carries 96kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Brian James A4 Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2230kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 4.5m x 2.0m |
| Axles | 2 | Twin axle |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 770kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Brian James A4 Transporter. 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 A4 Transporter if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.26m (4ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 96kg more
The A4 Transporter suits driving schools, small dealers and enthusiasts who need to move one car at a time behind a car-derived tow vehicle, offering a simple twin-axle bed without the cost of a beavertail or enclosed body. Its compact size makes it easier to store and manoeuvre than the longer trailers in the A Transporter range.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Brian James A4 Transporter?
The Brian James A4 Transporter has a bed 1.26m (4ft) longer and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Brian James A4 Transporter is a twin-axle open car transporter trailer from Brian James' A Transporter range, built for towing one car on a 4.5m bed..
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James A4 Transporter?
The Brian James A4 Transporter, by 96kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James A4 Transporter 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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