Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 132kg lighter empty and carries 23kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 weighs 132kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 23kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 425kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2175kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | Tandem |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Graham Edwards GP85DB. 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 100kg 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 GP85DB if...
- you want one that is 132kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 23kg more
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 132kg lighter empty and carries 23kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 132kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 23kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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