Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams P6e
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,556kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,556kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 1.26m (4ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams P6e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 578kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 1.98m x 1.21m |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | Unbraked |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 172kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams P6e. 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 carries 1,556kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 1.26m (4ft) 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 P6e if...
A step up from the P5 for domestic and light trade users who need a slightly bigger bed while staying under the 750kg limit that avoids the need for brakes.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Ifor Williams P6e?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,556kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams P6e is a a small unbraked general-purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams P6e?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,556kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams P6e 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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