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Brian James Digger Plant vs Erde CH451

The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Digger Plant
Brian James Digger Plant
Erde CH451
Erde CH451 - image: erdetrailersuk.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Digger PlantErde CH451
Gross weight3500kg600kg
Internal bed3.2m x 1.7m200 x 117cm
AxlesTwin (12in wheels)-
Unladen weight-109kg
Payload-494kg

Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Erde CH451. 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 2.9 tonnes 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 CH451 if...

A bare chassis bought by buyers who want to fit their own box, cage or platform body rather than take a standard Erde trailer.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Erde CH451?

The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine; the Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight..

Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Erde CH451 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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