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Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Brian James Race Box
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 267kg more. The Brian James Race Box is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 267kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Brian James Race Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | up to 1885kg |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | Twin |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.95m |
| Internal length | - | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Brian James Race Box. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that carries 267kg 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
Buy or hire the Race Box if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
Positioned for classic car owners and smaller motorsport teams who want their car fully enclosed and weatherproof but do not need the wider bed of the Race Sport or Race Transporter ranges. The narrower internal width suits a single classic or compact race car rather than a modern GT car.
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 Digger Plant 2 and the Brian James Race Box?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 267kg more. The Brian James Race Box is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Brian James Race Box?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 267kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Brian James Race Box 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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