Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 116kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 116kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that carries 116kg more
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
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 GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 116kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 116kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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