Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Humbaur HTK
The Humbaur HTK is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 416kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 10cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 416kg more.
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 10cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Humbaur HTK. 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 has a bed 10cm longer
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 HTK if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 416kg more
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 416kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 10cm longer. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 416kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Humbaur HTK 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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