Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 34kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 34kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2100kg |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 600kg |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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 34kg 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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 34kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 34kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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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