Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 157kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 weighs 157kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Payload | 2152kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
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 CT136 if...
- you want one that is 157kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 157kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 157kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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