Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams GX106
The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 651kg 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 GX106 carries 651kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 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 GX106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2785kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 3.03m x 1.84m |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 715kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams GX106. 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 GX106 if...
- you want one that carries 651kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 651kg 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 GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 651kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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