Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Meredith & Eyre MEF27146
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer. The Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Internal frame dimensions | - | 4290 x 1990mm |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Meredith & Eyre MEF27146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
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 MEF27146 if...
A general purpose flatbed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers carrying palletised or bulky goods, sized in Meredith & Eyre's 20-series range above its smaller 16-series flatbeds.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 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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