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Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 vs Brian James Digger Plant
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 2,150kg heavier gross and has a bed 69cm (2ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant is rated 2,150kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Digger Plant has a bed 69cm (2ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 | Brian James Digger Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1350kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 2515mm x 1300mm | 3.2m x 1.7m |
| Axles | 1 | Twin (12in wheels) |
| Payload | 1106kg | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
Sources: Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135, Brian James Digger Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TL-ALK 2513/135 if...
A single-axle box trailer that also tips, giving private and trade users a lightweight option for both general loads and loose materials. It fits within a car's braked towing limit for many vehicles.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
- you want one that is rated 2,150kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 69cm (2ft) longer
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 TL-ALK 2513/135 and the Brian James Digger Plant?
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 2,150kg heavier gross and has a bed 69cm (2ft) longer. The Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 is a small tipping low-loader box trailer; 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 TL-ALK 2513/135 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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