Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams GX
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer. The Ifor Williams GX is a plant trailer range.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams GX | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700-3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams GX. 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 GX if...
Ifor Williams GX, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Ifor Williams GX?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GX is a plant trailer range.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams GX 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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