Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Brian James Race Transporter 7
The Brian James Race Transporter 7 has a bed 2.7m (9ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 7 has a bed 2.7m (9ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 7 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 7 carries 83kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Brian James Race Transporter 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | up to 2235kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 5.5m / 6.0m long |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | Twin or Tri |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | - |
| Internal width | - | 2.1m / 2.3m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Brian James Race Transporter 7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 7 if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.7m (9ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 83kg more
Sits at the top of the Race Transporter range for teams hauling larger or wider vehicles where the Race Transporter 6 is still not wide enough. The twin/tri-axle choice lets buyers trade a little unladen weight against stability at the widest bed option.
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 Transporter 7?
The Brian James Race Transporter 7 has a bed 2.7m (9ft) 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 7 is a the largest Race Transporter, offered in twin or tri-axle form for heavier vehicles.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Brian James Race Transporter 7?
The Brian James Race Transporter 7, by 83kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Brian James Race Transporter 7 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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