Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 97kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 weighs 97kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 460kg |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | 2 |
| Payload | 2152kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Lider 38398. 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 200kg 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.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 97kg lighter empty
A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 97kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 97kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Lider 38398 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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