Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 303kg lighter empty and carries 712kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 303kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 712kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 557kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 2152kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.8m x 1.3m |
| Axles | - | Twin (13in wheels) |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Deauville if...
Bateson's standard horsebox trailer, fitted with a saddle rack and cover as standard, for owners of one or two horses up to 17 hands. It is positioned as a simple alternative to the pricier continental horsebox brands.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that is 303kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 712kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
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 Deauville and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 303kg lighter empty and carries 712kg more. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; 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 Deauville or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 303kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 712kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville 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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