Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Tandem |
| Unladen weight | - | 425kg |
| Payload | - | 2175kg |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Graham Edwards GP85DB. 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.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the GP85DB if...
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
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 Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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