Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 423kg lighter empty and carries 132kg more. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 423kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 132kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2,020kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Overall dimensions | - | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m |
| Bed length | - | 4.88m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. 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 423kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 132kg more
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 Velocity iQ if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
An enclosed trailer that keeps a car dry and out of sight in transit, built on Eco-Trailer's own chassis. Motorsport teams and car traders hire it to move a vehicle without exposing it to weather or attention on the road.
Listed by
- OK Racing Trailer Hire - Hertfordshire
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 423kg lighter empty and carries 132kg more. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 423kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 132kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ 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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