Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Maypole MP6812
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,797kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,797kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 400kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 337kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 63kg |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Maypole MP6812. 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 2.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,797kg 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 MP6812 if...
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Maypole MP6812?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,797kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,797kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Maypole MP6812 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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