Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 41kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 41kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2175kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | 2 | Tandem |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | Braked |
| Unladen weight | - | 425kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Graham Edwards GP85DB. 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 100kg 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 GP85DB if...
- you want one that carries 41kg more
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 41kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 41kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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