Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Brian James Cargo Connect
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.26m (7.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.26m (7.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 366kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Brian James Cargo Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) |
| Axles | 2 | Tri-axle |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Brian James Cargo Connect. 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 Cargo Connect if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.26m (7.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 366kg more
A do-it-all flatbed aimed at plant hire firms and trailer rental companies who need one trailer that can carry a car, a mini digger or palletised goods. The tri-axle chassis and long bed make it a common hire-fleet workhorse rather than a car-specific transporter.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.26m (7.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James Cargo Connect?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 366kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James Cargo Connect 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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