Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 378kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 413kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 378kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 413kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 557kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2152kg |
| Axles | Triple | Twin (13in wheels) |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.8m x 1.3m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 413kg more
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that is 378kg lighter empty
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 PT66 and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 378kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 413kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; 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 PT66 or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 378kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Bateson PT66, by 413kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 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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