Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams BV106
The Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 466kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV106 carries 466kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams BV106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Overall length | - | 4.70m |
| Internal load length | - | 3.00m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
| Unladen weight | - | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams BV106. 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 BV106 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 466kg more
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full BV106 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 466kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions..
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Ifor Williams BV106, by 466kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams BV106 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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