Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Brian James C Transporter
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Brian James C Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 1,500kg |
| Axles | 2 | Single |
| Payload | 2134kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Load capacity | - | 1,010kg |
| Bed length | - | 3.20m |
| Bed width | - | 1.80m |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Brian James C 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...
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes 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 C Transporter if...
Brian James's entry-level open car transporter, a single-axle trailer that a family car can tow. Its 1,010kg load capacity suits a small classic car, track-day hatchback or ride-on mower rather than a modern SUV or performance car.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Brian James C Transporter?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Brian James C Transporter is a single axle open car transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James C 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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