Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Tickners CP53
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,787kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 422kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,787kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 weighs 422kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 365kg |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | 1 |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Tickners CP53. 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 1,787kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
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 CP53 if...
- you want one that is 422kg lighter empty
Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Tickners CP53?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,787kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 422kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 422kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Tickners CP53?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 1,787kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Tickners CP53 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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