Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 1.76m (6ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 1.76m (6ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 166kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | up to 2300kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1200kg |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Brian James Race Transporter 5. 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 Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.76m (6ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 166kg more
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 1.76m (6ft) 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 Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 166kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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