Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Maypole MP6810
The Maypole MP6810 is 502kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,907kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 weighs 502kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,907kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 245kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Internal length | - | 105cm |
| Internal width | - | 85cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Maypole MP6810. 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 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,907kg 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 MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 502kg lighter empty
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810 is 502kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,907kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 502kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Maypole MP6810?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 1,907kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Maypole MP6810 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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