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Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams CT136HD

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 100kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
CT136HD
Ifor Williams CT136HD

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27Ifor Williams CT136HD
Gross weight2700kg2,600kg
Payload2134kg-
Internal bed3240mm x 1800mm-
Axles2-
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Unladen weight-510kg
Internal length-4.0m
Internal width-1.84m

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams CT136HD. 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 100kg 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.

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Buy or hire the CT136HD if...

The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Ifor Williams CT136HD?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle..

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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