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Brian James Digger Plant vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country

The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 900kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

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Brian James Digger Plant
Cheval Liberte Touring Country
Cheval Liberte Touring Country - image: cheval-liberte.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Digger PlantCheval Liberte Touring Country
Gross weight3500kg2,600kg
Internal bed3.2m x 1.7m-
AxlesTwin (12in wheels)-
Unladen weight-850kg
Internal dimensions-3,310mm x 1,680mm x 2,310mm
Individual stall-1,930mm x 830mm x 2,265mm

Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Cheval Liberte Touring Country. 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 900kg 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.

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Buy or hire the Touring Country if...

The most direct continental alternative to the Ifor Williams HB range. It is both larger inside and lighter unladen than the HB506, which is the trade-off worth understanding: more room per kilo, from aluminium and composite construction rather than steel.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Cheval Liberte Touring Country?

The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine; the Cheval Liberte Touring Country is a two-horse trailer.

Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country 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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