Head to head
Bockmann Traveller G3 vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Bockmann Traveller G3 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 322kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Traveller G3 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 322kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Traveller G3 | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1830kg | 2152kg |
| Internal length | 4580mm | - |
| Internal width | 2000mm | - |
| Internal height | 2400mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 557kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.8m x 1.3m |
| Axles | - | Twin (13in wheels) |
Sources: Bockmann Traveller G3, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Traveller G3 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
The 3.5 tonne version of the Traveller for large horses, giving extra length over the G2 for owners transporting bigger animals or wanting a spare stall. It is aimed at yards with a mix of large horse types.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that carries 322kg more
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 Traveller G3 and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Bockmann Traveller G3 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 322kg more. The Bockmann Traveller G3 is a larger 3.5t Traveller trailer for large horses; 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 Traveller G3 or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 322kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Traveller G3 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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