Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Nugent P3116H
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 178kg lighter empty. The Nugent P3116H is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 613kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Nugent P3116H weighs 178kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3116H is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Nugent P3116H carries 613kg more.
- Internal bed: the Nugent P3116H has a bed 35cm (1ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2765kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 3148mm x 1616mm |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | Twin |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Nugent P3116H. 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 178kg lighter empty
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 P3116H if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 613kg more
- you want one that has a bed 35cm (1ft) longer
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Nugent P3116H?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 178kg lighter empty. The Nugent P3116H is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 613kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Nugent P3116H?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 178kg lighter empty than the Nugent P3116H.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H, by 613kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Nugent P3116H 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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