Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Brian James Race Transporter 6
The Brian James Race Transporter 6 has a bed 2.26m (7.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 74kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 has a bed 2.26m (7.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 74kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Brian James Race Transporter 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | up to 2060kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long |
| Axles | 2 | Tri-axle |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1440kg |
| Internal width | - | 2.13m / 2.35m |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Brian James Race Transporter 6. 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 74kg 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 Transporter 6 if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.26m (7.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Chosen by professional race and recovery outfits carrying wider GT or modified cars that need the extra internal width over the Race Transporter 4 and 5. The tri-axle chassis and electric tilt-bed suit frequent, heavier-duty use.
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 6?
The Brian James Race Transporter 6 has a bed 2.26m (7.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 74kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is a a tri-axle electric tilt-bed car transporter for heavier or wider vehicles.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James Race Transporter 6?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 74kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James Race Transporter 6 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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