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Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Equi-Trek Apollo
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Equi-Trek Apollo | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2000kg / 2600kg (depending on spec) |
| Payload | 2134kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 845kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Equi-Trek Apollo. 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 is rated 700kg 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 Apollo if...
Equi-Trek's smallest motorised horsebox, built to be driveable on a standard car licence in its lighter configuration. It suits owners moving up from a trailer who want a small horsebox without a 7.5 tonne licence requirement.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Equi-Trek Apollo?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Equi-Trek Apollo is a compact 2-horse motorised horsebox.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Equi-Trek Apollo 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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