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Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Lider Alicante

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 Alicante
Lider Alicante - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27Lider Alicante
Gross weight2700kg750kg
Axles21
BrakesBraked (overrun)Unbraked
Payload2134kg-
Internal bed3240mm x 1800mm-
Unladen weight-136kg
Internal length-150cm
Internal width-100cm
Internal height-39cm

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Lider Alicante. 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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Buy or hire the Alicante if...

A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.

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Common questions

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

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 Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..

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