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Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,639kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
MEG7564TRM
Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM
Gross weight2700kg750kg
Payload2134kg495kg
Internal bed3240mm x 1800mm1985mm x 1220mm
Axles2-
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Tyres-145/70R13

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM. 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 1,639kg more
  • you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
  • you want one that has a bed 1.25m (4ft) longer

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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Buy or hire the MEG7564TRM if...

A 6'6" x 4' unbraked general purpose trailer with mesh sides and a loading ramp, sized for garden waste, small plant and tip runs. A common entry-level trailer at UK trailer dealers.

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Full MEG7564TRM specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,639kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM is a general purpose trailer with mesh sides and ramp.

Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,639kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM 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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