Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 258kg lighter empty. The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 533kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) weighs 258kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 533kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 815kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2685kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.65 x 1.83 |
| Bed height | - | 430mm |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED). 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 258kg 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 Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 533kg more
The larger Challenger 50 beavertail for bigger mini excavators and compact plant. Used by groundworks firms and hire fleets that need extra bed length.
Full Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 258kg lighter empty. The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 533kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is a 12 ft x 6 ft 3.5 tonne beavertail plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 258kg lighter empty than the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED).
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED), by 533kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) 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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