Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Debon C800
The Debon C800 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 366kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Debon C800 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Debon C800 carries 366kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Debon C800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2500kg |
| Axles | 2 | 2 |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1000kg |
| Internal length | - | 370-433cm |
| Internal width | - | 178-201cm |
| Internal height | - | 179.5-201cm |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Debon C800. 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 C800 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 366kg more
A large box van aimed at businesses moving significant volumes of stock or equipment, such as caterers or event hire firms, needing a full 3500kg-class trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Debon C800?
The Debon C800 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 366kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Debon C800 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Debon C800?
The Debon C800, by 366kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Debon C800 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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