Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 323kg more. The Brian James Box Van 600 has a bed 20cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 323kg more.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Box Van 600 has a bed 20cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1829kg | 2152kg |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | 2.8m x 1.3m |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Twin (13in wheels) |
| Unladen weight | - | 557kg |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Box Van 600 if...
- you want one that has a bed 20cm longer
Bought by tradespeople and small delivery operators who need goods kept dry and out of sight rather than carried on an open flatbed. Its 2700kg rating keeps it inside the range towable by many car-derived vans.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that carries 323kg more
Fits landscapers and small contractors running a micro or mini excavator that does not need the bigger bed of the standard Digger Plant. The lower unladen weight leaves more of the gross rating free for the machine itself.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Box Van 600 and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 323kg more. The Brian James Box Van 600 has a bed 20cm longer. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant.
Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 323kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Brian James Digger Plant 2 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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