Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 274kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 274kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 1860kg |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 840kg |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 274kg more
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 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
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 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 274kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 274kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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