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Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Indespension Daxara 158

The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 2,050kg heavier gross and carries 1,612kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Digger Plant 2
Brian James Digger Plant 2 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Daxara 158
Indespension Daxara 158

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Digger Plant 2Indespension Daxara 158
Gross weight2700kg650kg
Payload2152kg540kg
Unladen weight557kg-
Internal bed2.8m x 1.3m-
AxlesTwin (13in wheels)-
Size-4'9" x 3'3"
Brakes-Unbraked, single axle

Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Indespension Daxara 158. 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 2,050kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,612kg 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.

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Buy or hire the Daxara 158 if...

One of the most common small trailers on British drives: a compact lidded box sold through Indespension and its dealers, bought by campers, anglers and householders for holiday luggage, tip runs and garden waste. At 650kg gross it can be towed by almost any car with a towbar.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Indespension Daxara 158?

The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 2,050kg heavier gross and carries 1,612kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Indespension Daxara 158 is a unbraked single axle camping and leisure trailer.

Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Indespension Daxara 158?

The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 1,612kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Indespension Daxara 158 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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