Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 43kg lighter empty and carries 52kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 43kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 52kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2100kg |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | Twin |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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 43kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 52kg 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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 Twin Axle Trailer?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 43kg lighter empty and carries 52kg 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 Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 43kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 52kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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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