Head to head
Bockmann AT 4019/27 vs Brian James General Plant
The Brian James General Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 505kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James General Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James General Plant carries 505kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann AT 4019/27 | Brian James General Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2088kg | 2593kg |
| Load area | 4000x1940mm | - |
| Features | Tipping bed, cable winch | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.6m x 1.8m |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle (12in wheels) |
Sources: Bockmann AT 4019/27, Brian James General 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 General Plant if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 505kg more
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann AT 4019/27 and the Brian James General Plant?
The Brian James General Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 505kg more. The Bockmann AT 4019/27 is a tipping, low-bed car transporter trailer with winch; the Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant.
Which carries more, the Bockmann AT 4019/27 or the Brian James General Plant?
The Brian James General Plant, by 505kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann AT 4019/27 or the Brian James General 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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