Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Maypole MP6815
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2,201kg heavier gross and carries 1,712kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2,201kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,712kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 499kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 422kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 77kg |
| Internal length | - | 145cm |
| Internal width | - | 100cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Maypole MP6815. 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 2,201kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,712kg 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 MP6815 if...
A mid-sized general purpose trailer for buyers who want more bed length than the MP6812 while staying light enough for a small car to 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 MP6815?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2,201kg heavier gross and carries 1,712kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Maypole MP6815 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Maypole MP6815?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,712kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Maypole MP6815 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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