Model against model
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2152kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 2.8m x 1.3m |
| Axles | 2 | Twin (13in wheels) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 figures and full Brian James Digger Plant 2 figures.
Choose the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
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.
Full specifications →Choose 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.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27: 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. Brian James Digger Plant 2: 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.
Are these figures reliable?
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