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Brian James Eco Plant vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel

The Brian James Eco Plant is 470kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Eco Plant
Brian James Eco Plant - image: Brian James Trailers Australia
Supreme Excel
Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Eco PlantRichardson Trailers Supreme Excel
Unladen weightfrom 450kg920kg
Gross weight2600kg-
Payloadup to 2183kg-
Internal bed2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide-
AxlesTwin-
Horse capacity-2 horses (16.2hh)

Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel. 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 470kg lighter empty

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.

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Buy or hire the Supreme Excel if...

A lightweight two-horse trailer from Richardson's Supreme range, chosen by owners who want to keep unladen weight down so it can be towed by a smaller car or 4x4.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel?

The Brian James Eco Plant is 470kg lighter empty. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel is a lightweight two-horse trailer.

Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel?

The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 470kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel.

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