Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Fautras Oblic+2
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 423kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 423kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Fautras Oblic+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Interior length | - | 3.45m |
| Interior width | - | 1.80m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Fautras Oblic+2. 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
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 Oblic+2 if...
A two-horse trailer that loads horses at a diagonal rather than straight ahead, giving nervous travellers more room to brace. It is hired by owners moving horses that struggle in conventional straight-loading boxes; UK ads sometimes list it under Cheval Liberte, the dealer that distributes it, rather than its actual French maker Fautras.
Full Oblic+2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 423kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 423kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Fautras Oblic+2 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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