Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Erde 213
The Brian James Eco Plant carries 1,623kg more. The Erde 213 is 260kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Eco Plant carries 1,623kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Eco Plant weighs 260kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Erde 213 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 190kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | 560kg |
| Gross weight | 2600kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 205cm |
| Internal width | - | 129cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Erde 213. 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 carries 1,623kg 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 213 if...
- you want one that is 260kg lighter empty
The largest of Erde's compact leisure trailers here, suited to buyers who need the extra bed length for bulkier loads. At 205cm the bed is long enough for fence panels and flat-pack furniture, and the 560kg payload covers a full load of soil or rubble within the unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Erde 213?
The Brian James Eco Plant carries 1,623kg more. The Erde 213 is 260kg lighter empty. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Erde 213 is a an unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Erde 213?
The Erde 213. It is 260kg lighter empty than the Brian James Eco Plant.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Erde 213?
The Brian James Eco Plant, by 1,623kg.
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