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Brian James Digger Plant vs Fautras Provan
The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine. The Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Fautras Provan | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,300-2,000kg (PTAC) |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| External length | - | 4.27m |
| External width | - | 2.20m |
| External height | - | 2.69m |
| Unladen weight | - | 890-990kg |
| Flooring | - | Rot-proof polyethylene, lifetime guarantee |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Fautras Provan. 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 Provan if...
A galvanised-chassis trailer built by the French maker Fautras, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers as a lightweight two-horse trailer. Its rot-proof floor and adjustable divider suit owners who want a trailer that will not need re-flooring after a few wet winters.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Fautras Provan?
The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine; the Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Fautras Provan 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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