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Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc

The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 229kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 800kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Digger Plant 2
Brian James Digger Plant 2 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc
Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc - image: Universal Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Digger Plant 2Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc
Gross weight2700kg3500kg
Unladen weight557kg786kg
Payload2152kg-
Internal bed2.8m x 1.3m-
AxlesTwin (13in wheels)-
Internal length-3.04m/9'11"
Internal width-1.62m/5'4"
Overall length-5.00m/16'5"

Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc. 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 229kg 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.

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Buy or hire the GH1054 Digadoc if...

  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross

A livestock trailer from Ifor Williams' GH range, sold new through the maker's dealer network. Farms and livestock hauliers buy it for moving cattle or sheep rather than for horses or general goods.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?

The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 229kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 800kg 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 GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer.

Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?

The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 229kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc.

Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc 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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