Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Lider 32680
The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine. The Lider 32680 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Lider 32680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | 406 x 215cm |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | 2 |
| Unladen weight | - | 700kg |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Lider 32680. 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 32680 if...
Aimed at plant hire firms and groundworkers moving heavier machinery such as a full-size mini excavator, since the 3500kg rating is the largest flatbed in this size before a driver needs a category B+E licence.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Lider 32680?
The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine; the Lider 32680 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Lider 32680 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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