Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Brian James Tipper
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Twin or Tri |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 785kg |
| Payload | - | up to 2500kg |
| Internal width | - | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m to 4.0m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Brian James Tipper. 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
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 Tipper if...
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 800kg 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 Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Brian James Tipper 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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