Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 79cm (2.5ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX84 carries 26kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 79cm (2.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX84 carries 26kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2160kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 2.45m x 1.27m |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 540kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 79cm (2.5ft) 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that carries 26kg more
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 79cm (2.5ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX84 carries 26kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84, by 26kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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