Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,794kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,794kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500 kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 340 kg |
| Axles | 2 | Single, unbraked |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 160 kg |
| Length | - | 4.70 m (frame) |
| Width | - | 1.84 m |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.40 m |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. 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 1,794kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
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 Galaxy SW345PN if...
The Galaxy SW345PN suits owners of inflatables and small RIBs who want the lightest trailer that still meets EU type approval, since its 500kg gross weight lets many small cars tow it without extra licence categories. Its multi-roller bed is built for a soft or RIB hull rather than a hard-chine motorboat.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,794kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is a a lightweight single-axle boat trailer from Sun Way's Galaxy range, designed for inflatable and rigid inflatable boats..
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,794kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN 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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