Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 286kg lighter empty and carries 595kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 286kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 595kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2152kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 557kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.8m x 1.3m |
| Axles | - | Twin (13in wheels) |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax Esprit if...
Bockmann's entry-level model in its Portax range, built for owners wanting a durable two-horse trailer without the cost of the higher trims. Its light unladen weight keeps it towable by a mid-size 4x4 or pickup.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that is 286kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 595kg 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
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 286kg lighter empty and carries 595kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 286kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 595kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit 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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