Head to head
Bockmann KK 3018/27 vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 704kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 704kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann KK 3018/27 | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1886kg | 2590kg |
| Internal length | 2970mm | - |
| Internal width | 1820mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 910kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bockmann KK 3018/27, Ifor Williams GH146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KK 3018/27 if...
An insulated, temperature-controlled box trailer for moving chilled or frozen goods, used by caterers, market traders and small food businesses. Its own cooling unit lets it hold a set temperature independent of the tow vehicle.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the GH146 if...
- you want one that carries 704kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann KK 3018/27 and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 704kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann KK 3018/27 is a refrigerated box trailer; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann KK 3018/27 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 704kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann KK 3018/27 or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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