Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Brian James Race Sport
The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 1.3m (4.5ft) longer. The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Sport has a bed 1.3m (4.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Brian James Race Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3000kg |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Twin |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1070kg |
| Payload | - | up to 1930kg |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Brian James Race Sport. 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 500kg heavier gross
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 Race Sport if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.3m (4.5ft) longer
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Brian James Race Sport?
The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 1.3m (4.5ft) longer. The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine; the Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Brian James Race Sport 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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