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Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Debon Roadster Platform

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,664kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
Roadster Platform
Debon Roadster Platform

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27Debon Roadster Platform
Gross weight2700kg750kg or 1300kg (two configurations)
Payload2134kg470kg or 970kg
Internal bed3240mm x 1800mm-
Axles2-
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Unladen weight-280kg or 330kg
Internal length-3035mm
Internal width-1785mm

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Debon Roadster Platform. 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 1,664kg more
  • you want one that is rated 1,950kg 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.

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Buy or hire the Roadster Platform if...

A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.

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Full Roadster Platform specifications →

Common questions

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

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,664kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.

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

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,664kg.

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