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Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Cheval Liberte Touring XL

The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 413kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Digger Plant 2
Brian James Digger Plant 2 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Cheval Liberte Touring XL
Cheval Liberte Touring XL - image: dandgtrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Digger Plant 2Cheval Liberte Touring XL
Gross weight2700kg2600kg
Unladen weight557kg970kg
Payload2152kg-
Internal bed2.8m x 1.3m-
AxlesTwin (13in wheels)-
Internal length-3800mm
Internal width-2070mm
Internal height-2380mm

Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Cheval Liberte Touring 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 413kg 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.

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Buy or hire the Touring XL if...

The wider-bodied version of the Touring double trailer, built for taller or broader horses that would be cramped in the standard Touring Country. It suits owners of warmbloods or cobs wanting a simple two-horse trailer.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Cheval Liberte Touring XL?

The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 413kg 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 XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses.

Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Cheval Liberte Touring XL?

The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 413kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring XL.

Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Cheval Liberte Touring 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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