Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Erde 143
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,632kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,632kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Erde 143 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 502kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.44m |
| Internal width | - | 0.99m |
| Internal height | - | 0.40m |
| Unladen weight | - | 98kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Erde 143. 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 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,632kg 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 143 if...
The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Erde 143?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,632kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102..
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Erde 143?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,632kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Erde 143 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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