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Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,624kg more and 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
6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
Gross weight2700kg750kg
Payload2134kg510kg
Axles2Single
BrakesBraked (overrun)Unbraked
Internal bed3240mm x 1800mm-
Unladen weight-240kg
Internal length-1820mm
Internal width-1220mm

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. 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 1,624kg more
  • 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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...

An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.

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Full 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,624kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.

Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,624kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer 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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