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Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Maypole MP6819

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,755kg more and is rated 2,201kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
Maypole MP6819
Maypole MP6819 - image: maypoleltd.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27Maypole MP6819
Gross weight2700kg499kg
Payload2134kg379kg
Internal bed3240mm x 1800mm-
Axles2-
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Unladen weight-120kg
Internal length-186cm
Internal width-116cm
Internal height-32cm

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Maypole MP6819. 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 1,755kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2,201kg heavier gross

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.

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Full HL-AL 3218/27 specifications →

Buy or hire the MP6819 if...

The longest trailer in Maypole's general purpose range here, for buyers needing extra bed length for bulkier loads such as garden waste or flat-pack furniture.

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Full MP6819 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Maypole MP6819?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,755kg more and is rated 2,201kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Maypole MP6819 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..

Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Maypole MP6819?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,755kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Maypole MP6819 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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