Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,074kg more. The Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,074kg more.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 1060kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 2440kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg. 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 1,074kg 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 Equinox Excel 3,500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
The Excel trim adds equipment and finish over the standard Equinox on the same 3.5 tonne chassis, aimed at buyers who want a more comfortable cab and living area without moving up a weight class.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,074kg more. The Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is a higher-specification trim of the Equinox 3,500kg horsebox.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,074kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg 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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