Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 248kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 543kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 248kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 543kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 805kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams CT177. 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 248kg 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 CT177 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 543kg more
The CT177 is built to be wide enough for most light commercial vehicles while remaining narrow enough for smaller cars, making it a common choice for vehicle recovery firms and the motor trade. Its long bed and 3500kg GVW keep it within standard car-licence towing limits for a single vehicle plus ramps.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 248kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 543kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 248kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 543kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams CT177 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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