Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Brian James T Transporter
The Brian James T Transporter has a bed 2.2m (7ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James T Transporter has a bed 2.2m (7ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James T Transporter carries 378kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Brian James T Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2530kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 5.0m x 2.1m |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | Twin (12in steel rims) |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | - |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Brian James T Transporter. 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 T Transporter 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 378kg more
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- 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 T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter 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 T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Brian James T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter, by 378kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Brian James T Transporter 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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