Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Cheval Liberte Maxi Living
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 943kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living weighs 943kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Cheval Liberte Maxi Living | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 1500kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Internal length | - | 4900mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2300mm |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Cheval Liberte Maxi Living. 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 943kg lighter empty
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 Living if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A Maxi4-based trailer with a built-in living area for competitors who need to stay over at shows without buying a motorised horsebox. It suits riders who already tow with a 4x4 capable of the higher gross weight.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 943kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living 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 Living is a 4-horse trailer built on the Maxi4 chassis with living accommodation.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 943kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living 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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