Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 601kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 601kg more.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH126 has a bed 42cm (1.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2735kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 3.66m x 1.84m |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 765kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams GH126. 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 GH126 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 601kg more
- you want one that has a bed 42cm (1.5ft) longer
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
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 GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 601kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 601kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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