Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Woodford Widebody
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,194kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,194kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 80cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | 2 | Single or Twin |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 330kg to 694kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Woodford Widebody. 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 1,194kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 80cm (2.5ft) longer
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 Widebody if...
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Woodford Widebody?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,194kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,194kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Woodford Widebody 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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