Head to head
Brian James General Plant vs Nugent P2813S
The Brian James General Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James General Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James General Plant | Nugent P2813S | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg |
| Payload | 2593kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.6m x 1.8m | - |
| Axles | Tri-axle (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 580kg |
| Bed | - | 2.792m x 1.348m |
Sources: Brian James General Plant, Nugent P2813S. 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 is rated 800kg 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
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the P2813S if...
A compact, low-loading plant trailer sized around a mini excavator. The bed is deliberately short, which is the point: it suits a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine and keeps the whole outfit towable rather than chasing capacity it does not need.
Full P2813S specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James General Plant and the Nugent P2813S?
The Brian James General Plant is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; the Nugent P2813S is a plant trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Brian James General Plant or the Nugent P2813S 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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