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Brian James Digger Plant vs Brian James General Plant
The Brian James General Plant has a bed 40cm (1.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James General Plant has a bed 40cm (1.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Brian James General Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | 3.6m x 1.8m |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Tri-axle (12in wheels) |
| Payload | - | 2593kg |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Brian James General Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
Used by groundworkers and plant hire firms to move a mini digger between sites behind a pickup or 4x4. Its bed size and gross weight target machines around the 3 to 3.5 tonne mark rather than heavier plant.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the General Plant if...
- you want one that has a bed 40cm (1.5ft) longer
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Brian James General Plant?
The Brian James General Plant has a bed 40cm (1.5ft) longer. The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine; the Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Brian James General Plant 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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