Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Brian James Digger Plant
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Brian James Digger Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin (12in wheels) |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | - |
| Payload | 1980kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.2m x 1.7m |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Brian James Digger Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT44 if...
Bateson's 14ft x 7ft tilt-bed trailer, supplied with steel sides, ramps and a winch as standard. Used to load and carry cars, quads and small plant, it is one of the most widely stocked hydraulic tilt trailers among UK hire and trailer-sales firms.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
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 PT44 and the Brian James Digger Plant?
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; 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 PT44 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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