Head to head
Bockmann Portax K vs Brian James Digger Plant
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax K | Brian James Digger Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1265kg | - |
| Internal length | 3560mm | - |
| Internal width | 1750mm | - |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.2m x 1.7m |
| Axles | - | Twin (12in wheels) |
Sources: Bockmann Portax K, Brian James Digger Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax K if...
A mid-range Portax with a front unloading ramp, bought by owners who value being able to lead a horse out the front rather than reversing it out. It sits below the Big Portax models in size and price.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes 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 Portax K and the Brian James Digger Plant?
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; 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 Portax K 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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