Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Lider 39400E
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Lider 39400E | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500kg |
| Axles | 2 | 1 |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | Unbraked |
| Payload | 2134kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 85kg |
| Internal length | - | 173cm |
| Internal width | - | 115cm |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Lider 39400E. 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 2.2 tonnes 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.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the 39400E if...
The lightest motorcycle trailer in the Lider range, aimed at owners of smaller bikes who want the least weight to tow and store.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Lider 39400E?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Lider 39400E is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle, lighter than the 29420/39401..
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Lider 39400E 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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