Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs Brian James Digger Plant
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross and has a bed 20cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Digger Plant has a bed 20cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | Brian James Digger Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | 3.2m x 1.7m |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Twin (12in wheels) |
| Payload | 1829kg | - |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Brian James Digger Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Box Van 600 if...
Bought by tradespeople and small delivery operators who need goods kept dry and out of sight rather than carried on an open flatbed. Its 2700kg rating keeps it inside the range towable by many car-derived vans.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 20cm longer
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 Brian James Box Van 600 and the Brian James Digger Plant?
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross and has a bed 20cm longer. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; 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 Brian James Box Van 600 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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