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Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Lider 29420

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
Lider 29420
Lider 29420 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27Lider 29420
Gross weight2700kg750kg
Axles21
BrakesBraked (overrun)Unbraked
Payload2134kg-
Internal bed3240mm x 1800mm-
Unladen weight-140kg
Internal length-178cm
Internal width-167cm

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Lider 29420. 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 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross

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.

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Full HL-AL 3218/27 specifications →

Buy or hire the 29420 if...

Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.

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Full 29420 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Lider 29420?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Lider 29420 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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