Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams CT136HD
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 47kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 weighs 47kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams CT136HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 510kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.0m |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams CT136HD. 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 100kg 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 CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 47kg lighter empty
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 47kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 100kg 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 CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 47kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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