Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 706kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 20cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 706kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 20cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2840kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 3.04m x 1.62m |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 660kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams GH1054. 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 20cm 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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that carries 706kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 706kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 20cm longer. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 706kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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