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Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Krone Mega

The Krone Mega carries 30,498kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Digger Plant 2
Brian James Digger Plant 2 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Krone Mega
Krone Mega - image: KRONE

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Digger Plant 2Krone Mega
Payload2152kg32650 kg
Gross weight2700kg-
Unladen weight557kg-
Internal bed2.8m x 1.3m-
AxlesTwin (13in wheels)-
Permissible total weight-39000 kg
Dead weight-6350 kg
Clear side length-13620 mm
Clear side width-2480 mm

Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Krone Mega. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...

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.

Full Digger Plant 2 specifications →

Buy or hire the Mega if...

  • you want one that carries 30,498kg more

A tall-bodied curtainside trailer used by hauliers to maximise cubic load space for bulky but relatively light freight, within standard road height limits.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Krone Mega?

The Krone Mega carries 30,498kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Krone Mega is a high-cube curtainside semi-trailer.

Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Krone Mega?

The Krone Mega, by 30,498kg.

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