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Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Brian James Tipper 2
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 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 785kg to 1200kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 1835kg to 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | 2 or 3 (model dependent) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Brian James Digger Plant 2 figures and full Brian James Tipper 2 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 2 if...
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Brian James Tipper 2?
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 2: Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
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