Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Lider 38398
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2500kg |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | 2 |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 460kg |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Lider 38398. 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 1 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.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Lider 38398?
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 1 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 Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Lider 38398 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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