Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 243kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 548kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 243kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 548kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 557kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2152kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin (13in wheels) |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.8m x 1.3m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 548kg more
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 2 if...
- you want one that is 243kg lighter empty
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 355B and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 243kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 548kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter 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 355B or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 243kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Bateson 355B, by 548kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B 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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