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Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Brian James Race Transporter 7

The Brian James Race Transporter 7 has a bed 2.26m (7.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
Brian James Race Transporter 7
Brian James Race Transporter 7 - image: yorkshire.trek-trailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27Brian James Race Transporter 7
Gross weight2700kg3500kg
Payload2134kgup to 2235kg
Internal bed3240mm x 1800mm5.5m / 6.0m long
Axles2Twin or Tri
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Internal width-2.1m / 2.3m

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Brian James Race Transporter 7. 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.

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Full HL-AL 3218/27 specifications →

Buy or hire the Race Transporter 7 if...

  • you want one that has a bed 2.26m (7.5ft) longer
  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 101kg more

Sits at the top of the Race Transporter range for teams hauling larger or wider vehicles where the Race Transporter 6 is still not wide enough. The twin/tri-axle choice lets buyers trade a little unladen weight against stability at the widest bed option.

Full Race Transporter 7 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Brian James Race Transporter 7?

The Brian James Race Transporter 7 has a bed 2.26m (7.5ft) 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 7 is a the largest Race Transporter, offered in twin or tri-axle form for heavier vehicles.

Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James Race Transporter 7?

The Brian James Race Transporter 7, by 101kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James Race Transporter 7 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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