Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Brian James Tipper
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 228kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 228kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | from 785kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | up to 2500kg |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | Twin or Tri |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m to 4.0m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Brian James Tipper. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that is 228kg lighter empty
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
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 228kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 228kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Brian James Tipper 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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