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Brian James Eco Plant vs PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail has a bed 2.58m (8.5ft) longer and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant carries 208kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail has a bed 2.58m (8.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Eco Plant carries 208kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models) |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | 1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | 4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide |
| Axles | Twin | Twin or Tri |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes) |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail. 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 208kg 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 ProLine Beavertail if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.58m (8.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
The ProLine Beavertail suits owners of low-ground-clearance cars, since its beavertail ramp lets a car drive on and off without grounding, unlike a flat-bed transporter. PRG offers it across twin and tri-axle chassis so buyers can match the trailer to a 3000kg or 3500kg tow limit.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail has a bed 2.58m (8.5ft) longer and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant carries 208kg more. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a pRG Trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars..
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The Brian James Eco Plant, by 208kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail 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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