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Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Fautras Oblic+2
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Fautras Oblic+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) |
| Payload | 2134kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 980kg |
| Interior length | - | 3.45m |
| Interior width | - | 1.80m |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Fautras Oblic+2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
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 Oblic+2 if...
A two-horse trailer that loads horses at a diagonal rather than straight ahead, giving nervous travellers more room to brace. It is hired by owners moving horses that struggle in conventional straight-loading boxes; UK ads sometimes list it under Cheval Liberte, the dealer that distributes it, rather than its actual French maker Fautras.
Full Oblic+2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Fautras Oblic+2 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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