Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams BV64e
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,834kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,834kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams BV64e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 300kg |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | Unbraked |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 200kg |
| Internal length | - | 1.85m |
| Internal width | - | 1.15m |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams BV64e. 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 1,834kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
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 BV64e if...
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,834kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,834kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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