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Bockmann AT 4019/27 vs Brian James Digger Plant
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann AT 4019/27 | Brian James Digger Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2088kg | - |
| Load area | 4000x1940mm | - |
| Features | Tipping bed, cable winch | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.2m x 1.7m |
| Axles | - | Twin (12in wheels) |
Sources: Bockmann AT 4019/27, Brian James Digger Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the AT 4019/27 if...
A tipping, low-bed car transporter from German builder Bockmann, rated to carry a car or light plant up to around 2 tonnes. The tipping bed and integral winch let one person load a non-runner without a separate ramp, which is what puts it in vehicle recovery and plant fleets rather than ordinary car trailers.
Listed by
- Manningtree Hire & Self Storage - Manningtree, Lawford
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Used by groundworkers and plant hire firms to move a mini digger between sites behind a pickup or 4x4. Its bed size and gross weight target machines around the 3 to 3.5 tonne mark rather than heavier plant.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann AT 4019/27 and the Brian James Digger Plant?
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann AT 4019/27 is a tipping, low-bed car transporter trailer with winch; the Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine.
Can I tow the Bockmann AT 4019/27 or the Brian James Digger Plant 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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