Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams P7e
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,577kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,577kg 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 1.03m (3.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams P7e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 557kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 2.21m x 1.21m |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | Unbraked |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 193kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams P7e. 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 1,577kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 1.03m (3.5ft) 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 P7e if...
For buyers who find the P6e's bed a little short for longer items like ladders or fencing panels, on the same unbraked 750kg chassis.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Ifor Williams P7e?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,577kg 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 P7e is a a slightly longer unbraked general-purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams P7e?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,577kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Ifor Williams P7e 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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