Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Cheval Liberte Touring 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 XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 970kg |
| Internal length | - | 3800mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2380mm |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Cheval Liberte Touring 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 XL if...
The wider-bodied version of the Touring double trailer, built for taller or broader horses that would be cramped in the standard Touring Country. It suits owners of warmbloods or cobs wanting a simple two-horse trailer.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Cheval Liberte Touring 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 XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Cheval Liberte Touring 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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