Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 688kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 103kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 688kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 weighs 103kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH1054 has a bed 24cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 660kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2840kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 3.04m x 1.62m |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams GH1054. 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 103kg 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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that carries 688kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 24cm longer
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 688kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 103kg 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 GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 103kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 688kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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