Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 393kg lighter empty and carries 2kg more. The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 393kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 2kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 557kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2152kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.8m x 1.3m |
| Axles | - | Twin (13in wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that is 393kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 2kg 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 393kg lighter empty and carries 2kg more. The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock 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 48LT or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 393kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 2kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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