Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Tickners CP53
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,769kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,769kg 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 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 365kg |
| Axles | 2 | 1 |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | Unbraked |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 135kg |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Tickners CP53. 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 1,769kg 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 CP53 if...
Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Tickners CP53?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,769kg 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 Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Tickners CP53?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,769kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Tickners CP53 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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