Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.26m (7.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.26m (7.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 116kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | 2 | Tri-axle |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
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 if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.26m (7.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 116kg more
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.26m (7.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 116kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Woodford Galaxy 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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