Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Brian James Tipper
The Brian James Tipper carries 366kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 366kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | up to 2500kg |
| Axles | 2 | Twin or Tri |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 785kg |
| Internal width | - | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m to 4.0m |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Brian James Tipper. 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 Tipper if...
- you want one that carries 366kg more
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper carries 366kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper, by 366kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James Tipper 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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