Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Fautras Provan
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer. The Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Fautras Provan | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 1,300-2,000kg (PTAC) |
| Payload | 2134kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| External length | - | 4.27m |
| External width | - | 2.20m |
| External height | - | 2.69m |
| Unladen weight | - | 890-990kg |
| Flooring | - | Rot-proof polyethylene, lifetime guarantee |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Fautras Provan. 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 Provan if...
A galvanised-chassis trailer built by the French maker Fautras, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers as a lightweight two-horse trailer. Its rot-proof floor and adjustable divider suit owners who want a trailer that will not need re-flooring after a few wet winters.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Fautras Provan?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Fautras Provan 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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