Head to head
Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is rated 300kg heavier gross and carries 173kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 has a bed 24cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 has a bed 24cm longer.
- Payload: the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P carries 173kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2325kg | 2152kg |
| Internal bed | 2560mm x 1650mm | 2.8m x 1.3m |
| Axles | 2 | Twin (13in wheels) |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 557kg |
Sources: Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DK-AL 2516/30 P if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 173kg more
A three-way tipping trailer with an electro-hydraulic ram, aimed at farmers, groundworkers and landscapers moving loose materials like muck, aggregate or spoil. The three-way tip lets it discharge to either side or the rear.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that has a bed 24cm longer
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 DK-AL 2516/30 P and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is rated 300kg heavier gross and carries 173kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 has a bed 24cm longer. The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is a three-way hydraulic tipper trailer; the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant.
Which carries more, the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P, by 173kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P 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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