Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,664kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,664kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 470kg |
| Axles | 2 | Single |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | Unbraked |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 280kg |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, M-Tec 8ft 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 1,664kg 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.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,664kg 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,664kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the M-Tec 8ft 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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