Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Humbaur Steely
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and carries 1,504kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,504kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Humbaur Steely | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 630kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Inner length | - | 2050mm |
| Inner width | - | 1095mm |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Humbaur Steely. 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 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,504kg more
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 Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Humbaur Steely?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and carries 1,504kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use..
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Humbaur Steely?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,504kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Humbaur Steely 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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