Head to head
Bockmann Master vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 836kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 836kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Master | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1316kg | 2152kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 557kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.8m x 1.3m |
| Axles | - | Twin (13in wheels) |
Sources: Bockmann Master, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Master if...
The entry point into Bockmann's polyester-bodied trailer range, aimed at owners of one or two horses who want a simple, low-maintenance trailer rather than an aluminium premium model. It competes on price against other basic 2-horse trailers.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that carries 836kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
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 Master and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 836kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Master is a polyester-bodied 2-horse trailer with tack room; 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 Master or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 836kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Master 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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