Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Brian James Digger Plant
The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer. The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Brian James Digger Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Payload | 2670kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.2m x 1.7m |
| Axles | - | Twin (12in wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Brian James Digger Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
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 35-16 and the Brian James Digger Plant?
The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; 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 35-16 or the Brian James Digger Plant 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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