Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 208kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 has a bed 86cm (3ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 weighs 208kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH126 has a bed 86cm (3ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 583kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 765kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2735kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 3.66m x 1.84m |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams GH126. 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 208kg 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 GH126 if...
- you want one that has a bed 86cm (3ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 583kg more
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
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 GH126?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 208kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 has a bed 86cm (3ft) longer and 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 GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 208kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH126.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 583kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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