Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Nugent P3718T
The Nugent P3718T is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3718T is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Nugent P3718T | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | - |
| Payload | 2152kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Bed length | - | 3.7m |
| Bed width | - | 1.8m |
| Bed height | - | 403mm |
| Wheels | - | 13 inch |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Nugent P3718T. 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 P3718T if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
The P3718T is one of Nugent's tri-axle plant trailers, using its Dual Drive suspension to keep a low, stable loading angle for machinery. It suits contractors and plant hire firms who want the extra stability of three axles over a twin-axle model like the Ifor Williams GX126 at a similar 3500kg gross weight.
Full P3718T specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Nugent P3718T?
The Nugent P3718T is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Nugent P3718T is a a tri-axle plant trailer for carrying diggers, dumpers and similar machinery..
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Nugent P3718T 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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