Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Brian James C4
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Brian James C4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2600kg |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Payload | 2134kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Size | - | 2m x 4.5m loading area |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Brian James C4. 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 100kg 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 C4 if...
Brian James C4, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Car transporters in this class are hired and bought by track-day drivers, classic car owners and recovery firms who need to move a vehicle without driving it.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Brian James C4?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Brian James C4 is a car transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James C4 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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