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Brian James General Plant vs Krone Mega

The Krone Mega carries 30,057kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James General Plant
Brian James General Plant - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
Krone Mega
Krone Mega - image: KRONE

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James General PlantKrone Mega
Payload2593kg32650 kg
Gross weight3500kg-
Internal bed3.6m x 1.8m-
AxlesTri-axle (12in wheels)-
Permissible total weight-39000 kg
Dead weight-6350 kg
Clear side length-13620 mm
Clear side width-2480 mm

Sources: Brian James General Plant, Krone Mega. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the General Plant if...

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.

Full General Plant specifications →

Buy or hire the Mega if...

  • you want one that carries 30,057kg more

A tall-bodied curtainside trailer used by hauliers to maximise cubic load space for bulky but relatively light freight, within standard road height limits.

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Full Mega specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James General Plant and the Krone Mega?

The Krone Mega carries 30,057kg more. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; the Krone Mega is a high-cube curtainside semi-trailer.

Which carries more, the Brian James General Plant or the Krone Mega?

The Krone Mega, by 30,057kg.

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