Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 693kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.7m (9ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 693kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.7m (9ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 98kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | Tri-axle |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Woodford Galaxy. 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 693kg 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
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.7m (9ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 98kg more
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 693kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.7m (9ft) longer and 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 Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 693kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 98kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Woodford Galaxy 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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