Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 423kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 368kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 423kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 368kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2520kg |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | Twin (dual) |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.60m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams BV126. 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 423kg 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
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 368kg more
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 423kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 368kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 423kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 368kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams BV126 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.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.