Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Lider 39600
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Lider 39600 is 7kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 weighs 7kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Lider 39600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 550kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 256 x 148 x 30cm |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | 2 |
| Payload | 2152kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Lider 39600. 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 39600 if...
- you want one that is 7kg lighter empty
A serious tipping trailer for groundworkers and smallholders shifting muck, aggregate or spoil in bulk, with braked axles for towing at higher payloads.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Lider 39600?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Lider 39600 is 7kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Lider 39600 is a a braked twin-axle tipping trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Lider 39600?
The Lider 39600. It is 7kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Lider 39600 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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