Head to head
Bockmann KK 3018/27 vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 266kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 266kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann KK 3018/27 | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1886kg | 2152kg |
| Axles | 2 | Twin (13in wheels) |
| Internal length | 2970mm | - |
| Internal width | 1820mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 557kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.8m x 1.3m |
Sources: Bockmann KK 3018/27, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KK 3018/27 if...
An insulated, temperature-controlled box trailer for moving chilled or frozen goods, used by caterers, market traders and small food businesses. Its own cooling unit lets it hold a set temperature independent of the tow vehicle.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that carries 266kg more
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 KK 3018/27 and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 266kg more. The Bockmann KK 3018/27 is a refrigerated box 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 KK 3018/27 or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 266kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann KK 3018/27 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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