Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 758kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 33kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 758kg more.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer weighs 33kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 590kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2910kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.05 x 1.70 |
| Bed height | - | 367mm |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. 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 33kg 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 Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 758kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A lightweight plant trailer with a low bed and shallow ramp angle, aimed at mini digger hire and contractors who want a high payload from a 3.5 tonne gross weight.
Full Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 758kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 33kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is a 10 ft x 5 ft 7 in lightweight 3.5 tonne plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 33kg lighter empty than the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer, by 758kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer 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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