Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams Eventa L
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 586kg more. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 586kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams Eventa L | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 1548kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1952kg |
| Internal length | - | 5.22m |
| Internal width | - | 2.21m |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams Eventa L. 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 586kg more
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 Eventa L if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 586kg more. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 586kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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