Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams HB510XL
The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 76kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 76kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams HB510XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2210kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1290kg |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
| Internal width | - | 1.74m |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams HB510XL. 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 HB510XL if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 76kg more
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 76kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL, by 76kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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