Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Debon Roadster Platform
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,682kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 277kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,682kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 weighs 277kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Debon Roadster Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 280kg or 330kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 470kg or 970kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Internal length | - | 3035mm |
| Internal width | - | 1785mm |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Debon Roadster Platform. 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 carries 1,682kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg 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
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
Buy or hire the Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 277kg lighter empty
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,682kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 277kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 277kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 1,682kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Debon Roadster Platform 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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