Head to head
Brian James C Transporter vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C Transporter | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,500kg | 2700kg |
| Axles | Single | Twin (13in wheels) |
| Load capacity | 1,010kg | - |
| Bed length | 3.20m | - |
| Bed width | 1.80m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 557kg |
| Payload | - | 2152kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.8m x 1.3m |
Sources: Brian James C Transporter, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C Transporter if...
Brian James's entry-level open car transporter, a single-axle trailer that a family car can tow. Its 1,010kg load capacity suits a small classic car, track-day hatchback or ride-on mower rather than a modern SUV or performance car.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
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 Brian James C Transporter and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James C Transporter is a single axle open car transporter trailer; the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant.
Can I tow the Brian James C Transporter 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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