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Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Brian James Tipper
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | from 785kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | up to 2500kg |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | Twin or Tri |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Brian James Digger Plant 2 figures and full Brian James Tipper figures.
Choose 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.
Full specifications →Choose the Tipper if...
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Brian James Tipper?
Brian James Digger Plant 2: 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. Brian James Tipper: Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
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