Head to head
Brian James General Plant vs Debon Roadster Platform
The Brian James General Plant carries 2,123kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James General Plant carries 2,123kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James General Plant is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James General Plant | Debon Roadster Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) |
| Payload | 2593kg | 470kg or 970kg |
| Internal bed | 3.6m x 1.8m | - |
| Axles | Tri-axle (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 280kg or 330kg |
| Internal length | - | 3035mm |
| Internal width | - | 1785mm |
Sources: Brian James General Plant, Debon Roadster Platform. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the General Plant if...
- you want one that carries 2,123kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Roadster Platform if...
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James General Plant and the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Brian James General Plant carries 2,123kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.
Which carries more, the Brian James General Plant or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Brian James General Plant, by 2,123kg.
Can I tow the Brian James General Plant or the Debon Roadster Platform 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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