Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Bateson 26MD is 57kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 100kg heavier gross and carries 52kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 weighs 57kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 52kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 557kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2152kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.8m x 1.3m |
| Axles | - | Twin (13in wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
- you want one that is 57kg lighter empty
A compact plant trailer built to carry a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini excavator plus buckets and attachments. It is a common sight behind pickups on groundworks and landscaping jobs, sized to stay within an unbraked or standard car licence towing limit.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 52kg 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 Bateson 26MD and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Bateson 26MD is 57kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 100kg heavier gross and carries 52kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; 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 26MD or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 57kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 52kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD 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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