Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Erde 153
The Erde 153 is 433kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,626kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 weighs 433kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,626kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Erde 153 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 124kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 526kg |
| Gross weight | 2700kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Internal length | - | 144cm |
| Internal width | - | 98cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Erde 153. 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 1,626kg 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 153 if...
- you want one that is 433kg lighter empty
A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Erde 153?
The Erde 153 is 433kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,626kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Erde 153?
The Erde 153. It is 433kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Erde 153?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 1,626kg.
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