Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 601kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 601kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Internal length | - | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Unladen weight | - | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams GX126. 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 GX126 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 601kg more
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 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 GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 601kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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