Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross and has a bed 40cm (1.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Digger Plant has a bed 40cm (1.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | 2.8m x 1.3m |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Twin (13in wheels) |
| Unladen weight | - | 557kg |
| Payload | - | 2152kg |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 40cm (1.5ft) longer
Used by groundworkers and plant hire firms to move a mini digger between sites behind a pickup or 4x4. Its bed size and gross weight target machines around the 3 to 3.5 tonne mark rather than heavier plant.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross and has a bed 40cm (1.5ft) longer. The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine; the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Brian James Digger Plant 2 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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