Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 746kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 23cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 746kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 23cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2880kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 3.01m x 1.98m |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 620kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams LM106. 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 23cm 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 LM106 if...
- you want one that carries 746kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 746kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 23cm longer. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 746kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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