Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Brian James Race Sport
The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 1.26m (4ft) longer and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 204kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Sport has a bed 1.26m (4ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 204kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Brian James Race Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | up to 1930kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1070kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Brian James Race Sport. 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 carries 204kg more
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 Race Sport if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.26m (4ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Brian James Race Sport?
The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 1.26m (4ft) longer and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 204kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James Race Sport?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 204kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James Race Sport 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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