Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Brian James Digger Plant
The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car 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 355B | Brian James Digger Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin (12in wheels) |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.2m x 1.7m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Brian James Digger Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
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 355B and the Brian James Digger Plant?
The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car 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 355B 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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