Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 114kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 114kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3,000kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2,020kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 980kg |
| Overall dimensions | - | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m |
| Bed length | - | 4.88m |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. 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 114kg more
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 Velocity iQ if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
An enclosed trailer that keeps a car dry and out of sight in transit, built on Eco-Trailer's own chassis. Motorsport teams and car traders hire it to move a vehicle without exposing it to weather or attention on the road.
Listed by
- OK Racing Trailer Hire - Hertfordshire
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 114kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 114kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ 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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