Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 838kg lighter empty and carries 47kg more. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 838kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 47kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 1395kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2105kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Internal length | - | 4000mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. 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 838kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 47kg more
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 Maxi 3 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
The Maxi 3 is aimed at owners who regularly need to move three horses at once, using diagonal herringbone stalls and a full-size tack room rather than a simple extension of a two-horse layout. At 3500kg GVW it needs a suitably rated tow vehicle and, for newer licence holders, category B+E entitlement.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 838kg lighter empty and carries 47kg more. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 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 Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is a a twin-axle herringbone (diagonal-loading) horse trailer for three horses, with a built-in tack room..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 838kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 47kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 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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