GetBrent

Head to head

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams BV105

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 169kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
Ifor Williams BV105
Ifor Williams BV105 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27Ifor Williams BV105
Gross weight2700kg2700kg
Payload2134kg1965kg
Axles2Twin (dual)
Internal bed3240mm x 1800mm-
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Unladen weight-735kg
Internal length-3.00m
Internal width-1.47m

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams BV105. 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 carries 169kg 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

Full HL-AL 3218/27 specifications →

Buy or hire the BV105 if...

A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.

Listed by

Full BV105 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Ifor Williams BV105?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 169kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed.

Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams BV105?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 169kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams BV105 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.

GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.