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Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams GH1054BT

The Ifor Williams GH1054BT carries 410kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Digger Plant 2
Brian James Digger Plant 2 - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Ifor Williams GH1054BT
Ifor Williams GH1054BT - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Digger Plant 2Ifor Williams GH1054BT
Payload2152kg2562kg (trailer fitted with adjustable shoes, side guides, blade stop and excavator arm holder)
Gross weight2700kg-
Unladen weight557kg-
Internal bed2.8m x 1.3m-
AxlesTwin (13in wheels)-
Internal length-3.04m (9' 11")
Internal width-1.62m (5' 4")
Gross vehicle weight-3500kg (3.5 Ton)

Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams GH1054BT. 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.

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Buy or hire the GH1054BT if...

  • you want one that carries 410kg more

Ifor Williams GH1054BT, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?

The Ifor Williams GH1054BT carries 410kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Ifor Williams GH1054BT is a plant trailer.

Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?

The Ifor Williams GH1054BT, by 410kg.

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