Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 353kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.49m (5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 353kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.49m (5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 438kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 910kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 4.285m x 1.84m |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 353kg 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.49m (5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 438kg more
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
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 GH146?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 353kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.49m (5ft) 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 GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 353kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 438kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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