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Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Woodford Eco Box

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
Eco Box
Woodford Eco Box

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27Woodford Eco Box
Gross weight2700kg500kg or 750kg options
Payload2134kg-
Internal bed3240mm x 1800mm-
Axles2-
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Unladen weight-205-275kg depending on size
Dimensions-3,080 x 1,595 x 1,960mm external (largest, ECO745)
Internal load space-2,100 x 1,175 x 1,470mm (ECO745)
Axle-Single axle, unbraked

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Woodford Eco Box. 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 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.

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Buy or hire the Eco Box if...

A lightweight box trailer built to order in Norfolk, bought by tradesmen and small businesses who want secure, lockable load space without the running costs of a van. It comes in four sizes so buyers can match it to what they need to carry.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Woodford Eco Box?

The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Woodford Eco Box is a lightweight single-axle box trailer for general and van-replacement use.

Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Woodford Eco Box 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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