Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Debon C255
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,204kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,204kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Debon C255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 1300kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 930kg |
| Axles | 2 | 1 |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | Braked |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 370kg |
| Internal length | - | 230cm (255cm to front curve) |
| Internal width | - | 125cm |
| Internal height | - | 155cm |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Debon C255. 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 1,204kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes 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 C255 if...
The entry point into Debon's Roadster box van range, aimed at sole traders and market traders who want lockable, weatherproof storage behind a family car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Debon C255?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,204kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Debon C255?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,204kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Debon C255 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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