Head to head
Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is rated 30kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is rated 30kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2730kg | 2700kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin (13in wheels) |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 557kg |
| Payload | - | 2152kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.8m x 1.3m |
Sources: Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BT-ST 3016/35 AS if...
- you want one that is rated 30kg heavier gross
Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is rated 30kg heavier gross. The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is a plant trailer; the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant.
Can I tow the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS 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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