Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,784kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,784kg 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 SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500 kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 350 kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 150 kg |
| Length | - | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | - | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. 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 1,784kg 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 SW385M16 if...
The Galaxy SW385M16 suits owners of small motorboats who need some flexibility in trailer length, since its adjustable frame extends to suit different hull lengths up to about 4.6m. Its sliding galvanised axle lets the owner fine-tune nose weight for safer towing behind a smaller car.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,784kg 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 SW385M16 is a a small adjustable-length boat trailer in Sun Way's Galaxy range, with a sliding axle to help balance the load when towing..
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,784kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 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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