Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 1.8m (6ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 1.8m (6ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Twin |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1200kg |
| Payload | - | up to 2300kg |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Brian James Race Transporter 5. 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 Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.8m (6ft) longer
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 1.8m (6ft) 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 Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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