Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 841kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 80cm (2.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 841kg more.
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 80cm (2.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 2.44m x 1.52m |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 525kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 80cm (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 LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 841kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
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 LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 841kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 80cm (2.5ft) longer. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 841kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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