Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 7.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 2700kg |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | Twin (13in wheels) |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | - |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | - |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 557kg |
| Payload | - | 2152kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.8m x 1.3m |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Brian James Digger Plant 2. 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 7.3 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 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
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Brian James Digger Plant 2 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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