Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 213kg lighter empty and carries 172kg more. The Bateson PT44 is rated 50kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 213kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 172kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 50kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 557kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2152kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin (13in wheels) |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.8m x 1.3m |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT44 if...
- you want one that is rated 50kg heavier gross
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 2 if...
- you want one that is 213kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 172kg 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
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 213kg lighter empty and carries 172kg more. The Bateson PT44 is rated 50kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; 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 PT44 or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 213kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 172kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 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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