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Bateson Eurostock 326C vs Brian James Digger Plant 2

The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 493kg lighter empty and carries 102kg more. The Bateson Eurostock 326C is rated 400kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson Eurostock 326C
Bateson Eurostock 326C - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Brian James Digger Plant 2
Brian James Digger Plant 2 - image: fieldfare.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson Eurostock 326CBrian James Digger Plant 2
Gross weight3100kg2700kg
Unladen weight1050kg557kg
Payload2050kg2152kg
Axles2Twin (13in wheels)
Internal length3600mm-
Internal width1710mm-
Internal height1800mm-
BrakesBraked, 250mm brakes-
Internal bed-2.8m x 1.3m

Sources: Bateson Eurostock 326C, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Eurostock 326C if...

  • you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross

A 12-foot livestock trailer with a cattle division fitted as standard, aimed at farmers moving cattle or mixed stock in manageable batches. Twin large-section wheels and tyres are shared with Bateson's other Eurostock models for easier parts support.

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Full Eurostock 326C specifications →

Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...

  • you want one that is 493kg lighter empty
  • you want one that carries 102kg 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.

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Full Digger Plant 2 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson Eurostock 326C and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?

The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 493kg lighter empty and carries 102kg more. The Bateson Eurostock 326C is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson Eurostock 326C is a twin-axle livestock trailer with cattle division; 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 Eurostock 326C or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?

The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 493kg lighter empty than the Bateson Eurostock 326C.

Which carries more, the Bateson Eurostock 326C or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?

The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 102kg.

Can I tow the Bateson Eurostock 326C 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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