Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3,500kg |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | Braked |
| Payload | 2134kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 675kg |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams LM126. 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 LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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