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Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Debon C900

The Debon C900 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 266kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
Debon C900
Debon C900 - image: fieldfare.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27Debon C900
Gross weight2700kg3500kg
Payload2134kg2400kg
Axles22
Internal bed3240mm x 1800mm-
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Unladen weight-1100kg

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Debon C900. 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.

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Full HL-AL 3218/27 specifications →

Buy or hire the C900 if...

  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 266kg more

The longest box van in the Roadster line, for businesses that need maximum internal length within the 3500kg unbraked-towing-vehicle-friendly class.

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Full C900 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Debon C900?

The Debon C900 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 266kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Debon C900 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight, longer than the C800..

Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Debon C900?

The Debon C900, by 266kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Debon C900 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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