Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Brian James T Transporter
The Brian James T Transporter has a bed 1.8m (6ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James T Transporter has a bed 1.8m (6ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Brian James T Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | 5.0m x 2.1m |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Twin (12in steel rims) |
| Payload | - | 2530kg |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Brian James T Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
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 T Transporter if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.8m (6ft) longer
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Brian James T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter has a bed 1.8m (6ft) 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 T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Brian James T Transporter 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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