Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 643kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.2m (7ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 643kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.2m (7ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 148kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | from 1200kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | up to 2300kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | Twin |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Brian James Race Transporter 5. 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 is 643kg lighter empty
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 Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.2m (7ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 148kg more
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 643kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.2m (7ft) longer and is rated 800kg 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 Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 643kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 148kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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