Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,662kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 297kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,662kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 weighs 297kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 557kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 2152kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal width | 1150mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.8m x 1.3m |
| Axles | - | Twin (13in wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
- you want one that is 297kg lighter empty
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that carries 1,662kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
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 Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,662kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 297kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 297kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 1,662kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer 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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