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Brian James Eco Plant vs Equi-Trek Apollo
The Brian James Eco Plant is 395kg lighter empty and is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Apollo weighs 395kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Eco Plant is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Equi-Trek Apollo | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2000kg / 2600kg (depending on spec) |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 845kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Equi-Trek Apollo. 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 395kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
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 Apollo if...
Equi-Trek's smallest motorised horsebox, built to be driveable on a standard car licence in its lighter configuration. It suits owners moving up from a trailer who want a small horsebox without a 7.5 tonne licence requirement.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Equi-Trek Apollo?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 395kg lighter empty and is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Equi-Trek Apollo is a compact 2-horse motorised horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Equi-Trek Apollo?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 395kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Apollo.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Equi-Trek Apollo 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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