Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Brian James Eco Plant
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 94cm (3ft) longer and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant carries 49kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 94cm (3ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Eco Plant carries 49kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Brian James Eco Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | up to 2183kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 450kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Brian James Eco Plant. 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 has a bed 94cm (3ft) longer
- 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 Eco Plant if...
- you want one that carries 49kg more
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Brian James Eco Plant?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 94cm (3ft) longer and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant carries 49kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James Eco Plant?
The Brian James Eco Plant, by 49kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James Eco Plant 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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