Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Brian James Race Shuttle 3
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 462kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 462kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2600kg / 3000kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 1690kg / 2070kg |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | Twin |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Brian James Race Shuttle 3. 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 462kg more
- you want one that is rated 100kg 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
Buy or hire the Race Shuttle 3 if...
Serves motorsport competitors and classic car owners who want their car fully enclosed for weather and security on longer tows. The two gross weight options let a buyer match the trailer to a lighter classic or a heavier modern performance car.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- 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 Shuttle 3?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 462kg more and is rated 100kg 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 Shuttle 3 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter in two gross weight options, fixed or tilt-bed.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 462kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 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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