Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Brian James Digger Plant
The Brian James Digger Plant has a bed 17cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Digger Plant has a bed 17cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Brian James Digger Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 3.2m x 1.7m |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | - |
| Payload | 2775kg | - |
| Axles | - | Twin (12in wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Brian James Digger Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
- you want one that has a bed 17cm longer
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 35MD and the Brian James Digger Plant?
The Brian James Digger Plant has a bed 17cm longer. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant 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 35MD 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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