Head to head
Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 vs Ifor Williams HB403
The Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 carries 372kg more. The Ifor Williams HB403 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 carries 372kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB403 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 | Ifor Williams HB403 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1500kg | 1600kg |
| Payload | 1205kg | 833kg |
| Internal bed | 2515mm x 1500mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 767kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.08m |
| Internal width | - | 1.30m |
Sources: Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15, Ifor Williams HB403. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TL-AL 2515/15 if...
- you want one that carries 372kg more
A mid-weight single-axle trailer in the TL-AL family, wider than the smallest models for bulkier loads while staying within a 1.5 tonne gross weight. It suits tradespeople and private users who outgrew a 750kg trailer.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the HB403 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 and the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 carries 372kg more. The Ifor Williams HB403 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 is a single-axle low-loader box trailer; the Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 or the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15, by 372kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 or the Ifor Williams HB403 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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