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Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Lider 29420

The Lider 29420 is 417kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Digger Plant 2
Brian James Digger Plant 2 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Lider 29420
Lider 29420 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Digger Plant 2Lider 29420
Gross weight2700kg750kg
Unladen weight557kg140kg
AxlesTwin (13in wheels)1
Payload2152kg-
Internal bed2.8m x 1.3m-
Internal length-178cm
Internal width-167cm
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Lider 29420. 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 1,950kg 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.

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Buy or hire the 29420 if...

  • you want one that is 417kg lighter empty

Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420 is 417kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..

Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420. It is 417kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.

Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Lider 29420 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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