Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Lider 32680
The Lider 32680 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 143kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 32680 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Lider 32680 weighs 143kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Lider 32680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 700kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 406 x 215cm |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | 2 |
| Payload | 2152kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Lider 32680. 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 143kg 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
Buy or hire the 32680 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire firms and groundworkers moving heavier machinery such as a full-size mini excavator, since the 3500kg rating is the largest flatbed in this size before a driver needs a category B+E licence.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Lider 32680?
The Lider 32680 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 143kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Lider 32680 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Lider 32680?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 143kg lighter empty than the Lider 32680.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Lider 32680 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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