Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 45cm (1.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 45cm (1.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 2.79m x 1.31m |
| Payload | 2134kg | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 609kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc. 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 has a bed 45cm (1.5ft) longer
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 GH Plant with DigaDoc if...
Bought by plant hire and groundworks firms that need to prove what left the yard and where it went, since DigaDoc records load movements electronically on top of the standard GH plant trailer chassis. It is the same GH94 base trailer as the plain GH94, with the tracking hardware added.
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 GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 45cm (1.5ft) longer. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is a a plant trailer fitted with the manufacturer's DigaDoc load-tracking system.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc 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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