Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 393kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL weighs 393kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2600kg (MGW) |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) |
| Payload | 2152kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.69m |
| Internal width | - | 1.79m |
| Internal height | - | 2.38m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. 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 393kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
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 Touring Country XL if...
The Touring Country XL gives owners of taller or longer horses extra headroom and legroom over the standard Touring Country, while keeping a similar running gear and roughly 2.6 tonne gross weight. It suits riders who found the standard Touring trailers too tight for a bigger horse.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 393kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg 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 Touring Country XL is a cheval Liberte's extended-length two-horse trailer in the Touring range, with a longer bed than the standard Touring Country..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 393kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL 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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