Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Maypole MP6810
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,889kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,889kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 300kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 245kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 55kg |
| Internal length | - | 105cm |
| Internal width | - | 85cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Maypole MP6810. 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 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,889kg 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 MP6810 if...
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Maypole MP6810?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,889kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Maypole MP6810?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,889kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Maypole MP6810 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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