Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 44cm (1.5ft) longer. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 18kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 44cm (1.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 18kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | 2152kg |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | 2.8m x 1.3m |
| Axles | 2 | Twin (13in wheels) |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 557kg |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
- you want one that has a bed 44cm (1.5ft) longer
A wider-bedded version of the HL-AL platform trailer, giving trade and construction users more deck area for the same 2.7 tonne gross weight. It is chosen when the standard HL-AL 3016 bed is too narrow for the load.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that carries 18kg 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
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 has a bed 44cm (1.5ft) longer. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 18kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform 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 HL-AL 3218/27 or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 18kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 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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