Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Debon C800
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 443kg lighter empty. The Debon C800 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 348kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C800 weighs 443kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Debon C800 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Debon C800 carries 348kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Debon C800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2500kg |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | 2 |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Internal length | - | 370-433cm |
| Internal width | - | 178-201cm |
| Internal height | - | 179.5-201cm |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Debon C800. 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 443kg 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 C800 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 348kg more
A large box van aimed at businesses moving significant volumes of stock or equipment, such as caterers or event hire firms, needing a full 3500kg-class trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Debon C800?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 443kg lighter empty. The Debon C800 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 348kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Debon C800 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Debon C800?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 443kg lighter empty than the Debon C800.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Debon C800?
The Debon C800, by 348kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Debon C800 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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