Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Lider Alicante
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Lider Alicante | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | 1 |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 136kg |
| Internal length | - | 150cm |
| Internal width | - | 100cm |
| Internal height | - | 39cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Lider Alicante. 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 2,750kg 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 Alicante if...
A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Lider Alicante?
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 2,750kg 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 Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Lider Alicante 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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