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Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Lider 39360

The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Lider 39360 is 327kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Digger Plant 2
Brian James Digger Plant 2 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Lider 39360
Lider 39360 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Digger Plant 2Lider 39360
Gross weight2700kg750kg
Unladen weight557kg230kg
Internal bed2.8m x 1.3m254 x 161 x 10cm
AxlesTwin (13in wheels)1
Payload2152kg-
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Lider 39360. 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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Full Digger Plant 2 specifications →

Buy or hire the 39360 if...

  • you want one that is 327kg lighter empty

An entry-level tilting flatbed for DIY users and small tradespeople who stay within the unbraked 750kg limit, avoiding the cost and inspection burden of a braked trailer.

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Full 39360 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Lider 39360?

The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Lider 39360 is 327kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Lider 39360 is a an unbraked single-axle tilt-bed flatbed trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Lider 39360?

The Lider 39360. It is 327kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.

Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Lider 39360 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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