Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Erde 102
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,889kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,889kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Erde 102 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 300kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 245kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.06m / 3'5" |
| Internal width | - | 0.85m / 2'9" |
| Unladen weight | - | 55kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Erde 102. 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 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,889kg 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 102 if...
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Full 102 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Erde 102?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,889kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads..
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Erde 102?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,889kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Erde 102 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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