Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 494kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,815kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 weighs 494kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,815kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 337kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Maypole MP6812. 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 2.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,815kg 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 MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 494kg lighter empty
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 494kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,815kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 494kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 1,815kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Maypole MP6812 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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