Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Erde CH451
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,640kg 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 1,640kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Erde CH451 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 494kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 200 x 117cm |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 109kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Erde CH451. 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 1,640kg 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 CH451 if...
A bare chassis bought by buyers who want to fit their own box, cage or platform body rather than take a standard Erde trailer.
Listed by
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Erde CH451?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,640kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Erde CH451?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,640kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Erde CH451 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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