Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Stewart GX16-21 L
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 4,943kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Stewart GX16-21 L weighs 4,943kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Stewart GX16-21 L | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 5,500kg |
| Gross weight | 2700kg | - |
| Payload | 2152kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Carrying capacity | - | 16,000kg |
| Cubic capacity | - | grain 21m3, silage 37m3 |
| Body | - | 6700 x 2450 x 1370mm |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Stewart GX16-21 L. 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 4,943kg 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 GX16-21 L if...
A large bulk trailer used to cart grain and root crops at harvest, with an easy sheet system to cover the load without climbing on top. Farmers hire extra units like this at harvest to move crop faster than their own trailers allow.
Listed by
- Rising Sun Trailer Hire - York
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Stewart GX16-21 L?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 4,943kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Stewart GX16-21 L is a bulk agricultural trailer with easy sheet cover.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Stewart GX16-21 L?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 4,943kg lighter empty than the Stewart GX16-21 L.
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