Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,202kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 207kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,202kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 weighs 207kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 557kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2152kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.8m x 1.3m |
| Axles | - | Twin (13in wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
- you want one that is 207kg lighter empty
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that carries 1,202kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes 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 12LT and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,202kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 207kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; 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 12LT or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 207kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 1,202kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT 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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