Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Brian James General Plant
The Brian James General Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 459kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James General Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James General Plant carries 459kg more.
- Internal bed: the Brian James General Plant has a bed 36cm (1ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Brian James General Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2593kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 3.6m x 1.8m |
| Axles | 2 | Tri-axle (12in wheels) |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Brian James General 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...
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 General Plant if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 459kg more
- you want one that has a bed 36cm (1ft) longer
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- 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 General Plant?
The Brian James General Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 459kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James General Plant?
The Brian James General Plant, by 459kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James General 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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