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Brian James Digger Plant vs Fautras Oblic+2
The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Fautras Oblic+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 980kg |
| Interior length | - | 3.45m |
| Interior width | - | 1.80m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Fautras Oblic+2. 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 Oblic+2 if...
A two-horse trailer that loads horses at a diagonal rather than straight ahead, giving nervous travellers more room to brace. It is hired by owners moving horses that struggle in conventional straight-loading boxes; UK ads sometimes list it under Cheval Liberte, the dealer that distributes it, rather than its actual French maker Fautras.
Full Oblic+2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine; the Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Fautras Oblic+2 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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