Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.04m (3.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.04m (3.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 456kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 4.285m x 1.84m |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 910kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.04m (3.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 456kg more
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
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 GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.04m (3.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 456kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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