Head to head
Bockmann VA 3520/35 P vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 112kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P carries 112kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann VA 3520/35 P | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2264kg | 2152kg |
| Internal length | 3545mm | - |
| Internal width | 2000mm | - |
| Internal height | 2090mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 557kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.8m x 1.3m |
| Axles | - | Twin (13in wheels) |
Sources: Bockmann VA 3520/35 P, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the VA 3520/35 P if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 112kg more
A mid-size livestock trailer from Bockmann's cattle range, sized for moving a handful of cattle or similar stock at once. It suits smaller livestock farms that do not need the largest 8.6m2 body.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
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 VA 3520/35 P and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 112kg more. The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is a 6.6m2 cattle 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 VA 3520/35 P or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P, by 112kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P 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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