Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 484kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 484kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 557kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | Twin axle |
| Gross weight | 2700kg | - |
| Payload | 2152kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Rice Beaufort 60. 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 484kg 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
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
Buy or hire the Beaufort 60 if...
An older-generation British horse trailer from Rice, a Leicestershire trailer builder, still bought and sold secondhand by owners who want a simple twin-axle box for two horses.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 484kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 484kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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