Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Nugent P3116H
The Nugent P3116H is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 631kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 9cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3116H is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Nugent P3116H carries 631kg more.
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 9cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2765kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 3148mm x 1616mm |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 735kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Nugent P3116H. 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 has a bed 9cm 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 P3116H if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 631kg more
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 631kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 9cm longer. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H, by 631kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Nugent P3116H 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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