Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Debon C500
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 43kg lighter empty and carries 152kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C500 weighs 43kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 152kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Debon C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2000kg |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | 2 |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Internal length | - | 320cm |
| Internal width | - | 167cm |
| Internal height | - | 200cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Debon C500. 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 43kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 152kg more
- 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 C500 if...
A twin-axle step up for businesses that have outgrown the single-axle C-series, with enough height to walk inside and enough payload for bulk stock.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Debon C500?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 43kg lighter empty and carries 152kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Debon C500?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 43kg lighter empty than the Debon C500.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Debon C500?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 152kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Debon C500 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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