Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Woodford GP Single Axle Box
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 | Woodford GP Single Axle Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg (unbraked) |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Tyres | - | 500x10 6-ply |
| Internal width | - | 1,455mm |
| Load bed length | - | 2,100mm to 2,710mm depending on size |
| Floor | - | 12mm phenolic-coated birchwood |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Woodford GP Single Axle Box. 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 GP Single Axle Box if...
A small, lidded box trailer bought by tradespeople and households for tools, tip runs and light loads that need weather protection. Its 750kg unbraked rating means almost any car with a towbar can pull it.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Woodford GP Single Axle Box?
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 Woodford GP Single Axle Box is a small single axle box trailer range.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Woodford GP Single Axle Box 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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