Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Brian James Digger Plant
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross and has a bed 14cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Digger Plant has a bed 14cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F | Brian James Digger Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 3060mm x 1650mm | 3.2m x 1.7m |
| Axles | 2 | Twin (12in wheels) |
| Payload | 2263kg | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Brian James Digger Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3016/27 F if...
A tandem-axle flatbed for construction and trade use, carrying machinery or bulky loads on a low-sided aluminium platform. It suits builders and plant hire firms needing a general-purpose site trailer rather than an enclosed box.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 14cm longer
Used by groundworkers and plant hire firms to move a mini digger between sites behind a pickup or 4x4. Its bed size and gross weight target machines around the 3 to 3.5 tonne mark rather than heavier plant.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Brian James Digger Plant?
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross and has a bed 14cm longer. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F or the Brian James Digger 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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