Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Erde 143
The Erde 143 is 459kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,650kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 weighs 459kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,650kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Erde 143 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 600kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 98kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 502kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.44m |
| Internal width | - | 0.99m |
| Internal height | - | 0.40m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Erde 143. 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 rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,650kg 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
Buy or hire the 143 if...
- you want one that is 459kg lighter empty
The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Erde 143?
The Erde 143 is 459kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,650kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Erde 143?
The Erde 143. It is 459kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Erde 143?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 1,650kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Erde 143 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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