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Brian James General Plant vs Erde 213

The Brian James General Plant carries 2,033kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James General Plant
Brian James General Plant - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
Erde 213
Erde 213 - image: erdetrailersuk.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James General PlantErde 213
Payload2593kg560kg
Gross weight3500kg-
Internal bed3.6m x 1.8m-
AxlesTri-axle (12in wheels)-
Unladen weight-190kg
Internal length-205cm
Internal width-129cm
Internal height-40cm

Sources: Brian James General Plant, Erde 213. 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 2,033kg 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.

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Buy or hire the 213 if...

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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James General Plant and the Erde 213?

The Brian James General Plant carries 2,033kg more. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; the Erde 213 is a an unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..

Which carries more, the Brian James General Plant or the Erde 213?

The Brian James General Plant, by 2,033kg.

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