Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams CTX208
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer. The Ifor Williams CTX208 is a car transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams CTX208 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 2134kg | up to 2510kg |
| Gross weight | 2700kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Bed height | - | 53cm |
| Loading angle | - | as low as 5 degrees |
| Loading ramps | - | 1.8m standard, 2.4m optional |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams CTX208. 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 CTX208 if...
Ifor Williams's low-loading car transporter, built with a shallow ramp angle so low-slung cars can be driven on and off without grounding. A common sight at trailer hire yards serving track-day drivers and car dealers.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Ifor Williams CTX208?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams CTX208 is a car transporter trailer.
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