Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 386kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 386kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2520kg |
| Axles | 2 | Twin (dual) |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 980kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.60m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams BV126. 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 BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 386kg more
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 386kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 386kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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