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Brian James General Plant vs SDC Trailers Rollerbed
The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant. The SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James General Plant | SDC Trailers Rollerbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Tri-axle (12in wheels) | SAF axles on drums |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 2593kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.6m x 1.8m | - |
| Length | - | 4m |
| Curtains | - | XL-rated curtains |
Sources: Brian James General Plant, SDC Trailers Rollerbed. 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.
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 Rollerbed if...
A car transporter trailer built by SDC, Northern Ireland's largest trailer maker, used by vehicle recovery and haulage firms for moving cars on a roller bed. The curtain sides let vehicles be loaded and secured from either side.
Listed by
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent, Alrewas
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James General Plant and the SDC Trailers Rollerbed?
The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; the SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.
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