Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Equi-Trek Day-Treka
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 538kg lighter empty and is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Day-Treka weighs 538kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Equi-Trek Day-Treka | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2000kg (2500kg/3000kg upgrades available) |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 1095kg |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | 2 |
| Payload | 2152kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked (four fully braked wheels) |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Equi-Trek Day-Treka. 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 538kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 700kg 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 Day-Treka if...
A day-use trailer with a separate tack/changing area but no overnight living space, sold as the lighter sibling to the Night-Treka. It suits competitors who want a private changing area without paying for sleeping accommodation.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Equi-Trek Day-Treka?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 538kg lighter empty and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Equi-Trek Day-Treka is a 2-horse trailer with a self-contained changing/tack area.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Equi-Trek Day-Treka?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 538kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Day-Treka.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Equi-Trek Day-Treka 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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