Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Nugent G2512D
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 579kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 579kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 72cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Nugent G2512D | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2000kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 1555kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 2520mm x 1270mm |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 445kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Nugent G2512D. 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 579kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 72cm (2.5ft) 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.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the G2512D if...
An entry-level general-purpose trailer for smallholders and light trade users who need a twin-axle chassis but not the larger bed of the G3015D.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Nugent G2512D?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 579kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Nugent G2512D is a a compact twin-axle general-purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Nugent G2512D?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 579kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Nugent G2512D 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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