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Brian James Connect Compact vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Connect Compact | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 557kg |
| Payload | - | 2152kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.8m x 1.3m |
| Axles | - | Twin (13in wheels) |
Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Connect Compact if...
Brian James Connect Compact, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Flatbeds suit long or awkward loads that need strapping from any side - pallets, timber, machinery and vehicles.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Connect Compact and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed 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 Connect Compact 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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