Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 676kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 21cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 676kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 21cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2810kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 3.03m x 1.57m |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 690kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 21cm 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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that carries 676kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
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 GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 676kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 21cm longer. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 676kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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