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Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Brian James Digger Plant
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 4cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 4cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Brian James Digger Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 3.2m x 1.7m |
| Axles | 2 | Twin (12in wheels) |
| Payload | 2134kg | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, 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 3218/27 if...
- you want one that has a bed 4cm longer
A wider-bedded version of the HL-AL platform trailer, giving trade and construction users more deck area for the same 2.7 tonne gross weight. It is chosen when the standard HL-AL 3016 bed is too narrow for the load.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
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 3218/27 and the Brian James Digger Plant?
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 4cm longer. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger 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 3218/27 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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