Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Lider 32680
The Lider 32680 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 32680 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Lider 32680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 406 x 215cm |
| Axles | 2 | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | Braked |
| Payload | 2134kg | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 700kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Lider 32680. 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 32680 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire firms and groundworkers moving heavier machinery such as a full-size mini excavator, since the 3500kg rating is the largest flatbed in this size before a driver needs a category B+E licence.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Lider 32680?
The Lider 32680 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Lider 32680 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Lider 32680 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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