Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs SDC Trailers Rollerbed
The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine. The SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | SDC Trailers Rollerbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | SAF axles on drums |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | - |
| Length | - | 4m |
| Curtains | - | XL-rated curtains |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, SDC Trailers Rollerbed. 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 Rollerbed if...
A car transporter trailer built by SDC, Northern Ireland's largest trailer maker, used by vehicle recovery and haulage firms for moving cars on a roller bed. The curtain sides let vehicles be loaded and secured from either side.
Listed by
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent, Alrewas
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the SDC Trailers Rollerbed?
The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine; the SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.
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