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Brian James Digger Plant vs Lider Tolede

The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

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Brian James Digger Plant
Lider Tolede
Lider Tolede - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Digger PlantLider Tolede
Gross weight3500kg750kg
AxlesTwin (12in wheels)2
Internal bed3.2m x 1.7m-
Unladen weight-305kg
Internal length-253cm
Internal width-147cm
Internal height-30cm
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Lider Tolede. 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.

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Buy or hire the Tolede if...

A wide, shallow-bodied trailer for bulky low-height loads such as flat-pack furniture or garden materials. Two axles under a 750kg gross weight buys stability rather than payload, which suits long light loads that would tip a single-axle trailer at motorway speeds.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Lider Tolede?

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 Tolede is a an unbraked twin-axle general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..

Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Lider Tolede 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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