Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Meredith & Eyre MEF27146
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant. The Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | - |
| Payload | 2152kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Internal frame dimensions | - | 4290 x 1990mm |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Meredith & Eyre MEF27146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
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 MEF27146 if...
A general purpose flatbed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers carrying palletised or bulky goods, sized in Meredith & Eyre's 20-series range above its smaller 16-series flatbeds.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 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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