Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2600kg (MGW) |
| Payload | 2134kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) |
| Internal length | - | 3.69m |
| Internal width | - | 1.79m |
| Internal height | - | 2.38m |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. 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 is rated 100kg heavier gross
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 Touring Country XL if...
The Touring Country XL gives owners of taller or longer horses extra headroom and legroom over the standard Touring Country, while keeping a similar running gear and roughly 2.6 tonne gross weight. It suits riders who found the standard Touring trailers too tight for a bigger horse.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is a cheval Liberte's extended-length two-horse trailer in the Touring range, with a longer bed than the standard Touring Country..
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL 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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