Head to head
Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 1,350kg heavier gross and carries 1,046kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 1,350kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,046kg more.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 has a bed 29cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1350kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1106kg | 2152kg |
| Internal bed | 2515mm x 1300mm | 2.8m x 1.3m |
| Axles | 1 | Twin (13in wheels) |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 557kg |
Sources: Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135, Brian James Digger Plant 2. 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 2 if...
- you want one that is rated 1,350kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,046kg more
- you want one that has a bed 29cm longer
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 TL-ALK 2513/135 and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 1,350kg heavier gross and carries 1,046kg more. The Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 is a small tipping low-loader 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 TL-ALK 2513/135 or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 1,046kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 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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