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Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Nugent Q1710

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,927kg more and is rated 2,340kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
Q1710
Nugent Q1710

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27Nugent Q1710
Gross weight2700kg360kg
Payload2134kg207kg
Internal bed3240mm x 1800mm1700mm x 1010mm
Axles2Single
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Unladen weight-153kg

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Nugent Q1710. 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 1,927kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2,340kg heavier gross
  • you want one that has a bed 1.54m (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.

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Full HL-AL 3218/27 specifications →

Buy or hire the Q1710 if...

A light trailer for farmers and smallholders who need to move a quad bike, feed or small tools around the yard behind an ATV or small vehicle rather than a car.

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Full Q1710 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Nugent Q1710?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,927kg more and is rated 2,340kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Nugent Q1710 is a a small single-axle trailer for quad bikes and ATVs.

Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Nugent Q1710?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,927kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Nugent Q1710 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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