Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 283kg lighter empty and carries 292kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 283kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 292kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 1860kg |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | Twin |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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 283kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 292kg more
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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 283kg lighter empty and carries 292kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 283kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 292kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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