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Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Brian James Digger Plant
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and has a bed 1.1m (3.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Digger Plant has a bed 1.1m (3.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Brian James Digger Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | 3.2m x 1.7m |
| Axles | 1 | Twin (12in wheels) |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | - |
| Payload | 412kg | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Brian James Digger Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 1.1m (3.5ft) 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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Brian James Digger Plant?
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and has a bed 1.1m (3.5ft) longer. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping 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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer 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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