Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Brian James Digger Plant
The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Brian James Digger Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | Twin (12in wheels) |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | - |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | - |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.2m x 1.7m |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Brian James Digger Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 100LT if...
- you want one that is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross
Bateson's largest livestock trailer, a 20ft tractor-drawn unit with a fully galvanised, demountable container. At 10 tonnes gross it suits livestock hauliers and farms moving full loads of cattle or sheep rather than the smaller trailers aimed at hobby keepers.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
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 Bateson 100LT and the Brian James Digger Plant?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; 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 Bateson 100LT or the Brian James Digger Plant on a car licence?
Bateson 100LT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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