Head to head
Brian James General Plant vs Erde 153
The Brian James General Plant carries 2,067kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James General Plant carries 2,067kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James General Plant | Erde 153 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 2593kg | 526kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.6m x 1.8m | - |
| Axles | Tri-axle (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 124kg |
| Internal length | - | 144cm |
| Internal width | - | 98cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Brian James General Plant, Erde 153. 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 2,067kg more
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
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the 153 if...
A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James General Plant and the Erde 153?
The Brian James General Plant carries 2,067kg more. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; the Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which carries more, the Brian James General Plant or the Erde 153?
The Brian James General Plant, by 2,067kg.
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