Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 107kg lighter empty and carries 98kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 weighs 107kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 98kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | Twin |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams GD84. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is 107kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 98kg more
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
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 GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 107kg lighter empty and carries 98kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 107kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 98kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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