Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Brian James General Plant
The Brian James General Plant carries 1,192kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James General Plant carries 1,192kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James General Plant is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Brian James General Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | 2593kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | - |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.6m x 1.8m |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle (12in wheels) |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Brian James General Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
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 General Plant if...
- you want one that carries 1,192kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
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 Big Champion E SKA and the Brian James General Plant?
The Brian James General Plant carries 1,192kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer; the Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Brian James General Plant?
The Brian James General Plant, by 1,192kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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