Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 461kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 751kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 weighs 461kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 751kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | 2152kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | 557kg |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.8m x 1.3m |
| Axles | - | Twin (13in wheels) |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 461kg lighter empty
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that carries 751kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
Fits landscapers and small contractors running a micro or mini excavator that does not need the bigger bed of the standard Digger Plant. The lower unladen weight leaves more of the gross rating free for the machine itself.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 461kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 751kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer; the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 461kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 751kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Brian James Digger Plant 2 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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