Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 423kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 368kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 423kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 368kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2520kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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 423kg 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 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 368kg more
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 423kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 368kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 423kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 368kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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