Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 693kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 98kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 693kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 98kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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 693kg 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 98kg more
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 693kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 98kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 693kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 98kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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