Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams Business Inabox
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 1,343kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox weighs 1,343kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams Business Inabox | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 1900kg (Workshop M) |
| Payload | 2152kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.45m (Workshop M) |
| Internal width | - | 2.18m |
| Overall length | - | 5.96m (Workshop M) |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams Business Inabox. 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 1,343kg 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 Business Inabox if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 1,343kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 1,343kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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