Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Nugent Q1710
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,945kg more and is rated 2,340kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 404kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,945kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 2,340kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 weighs 404kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 has a bed 1.1m (3.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Nugent Q1710 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 360kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 153kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 207kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 1700mm x 1010mm |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | Single |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Nugent Q1710. 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 carries 1,945kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,340kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 1.1m (3.5ft) longer
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 Q1710 if...
- you want one that is 404kg lighter empty
A light trailer for farmers and smallholders who need to move a quad bike, feed or small tools around the yard behind an ATV or small vehicle rather than a car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Nugent Q1710?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,945kg more and is rated 2,340kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 404kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Nugent Q1710 is a a small single-axle trailer for quad bikes and ATVs.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Nugent Q1710?
The Nugent Q1710. It is 404kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Nugent Q1710?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 1,945kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Nugent Q1710 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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