Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Brian James Race Sport
The Brian James Eco Plant is 620kg lighter empty and carries 253kg more. The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 2.2m (7ft) longer and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 620kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Sport has a bed 2.2m (7ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Eco Plant carries 253kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Brian James Race Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3000kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | from 1070kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | up to 1930kg |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Brian James Race Sport. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
- you want one that is 620kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 253kg more
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.2m (7ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Brian James Race Sport?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 620kg lighter empty and carries 253kg more. The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 2.2m (7ft) longer and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Brian James Race Sport?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 620kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Brian James Race Sport?
The Brian James Eco Plant, by 253kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Brian James Race Sport 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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