Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Erde PM320
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,898kg more and is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,898kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Erde PM320 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 300kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 236kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 200 x 112cm |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 60kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Erde PM320. 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 1,898kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.4 tonnes 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 PM320 if...
Near-identical to the PM310, rated for slightly heavier motorcycles up to 236kg. The two are the same trailer to look at, so the number to check before buying is the wet weight of the bike you intend to carry.
Listed by
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Erde PM320?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,898kg more and is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Erde PM320 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Erde PM320?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,898kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Erde PM320 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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