Model against model
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams GH94BT
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams GH94BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 530kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2170kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Brian James Digger Plant 2 figures and full Ifor Williams GH94BT figures.
Choose 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.
Full specifications →Choose the GH94BT if...
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
A 3500kg-rated GH94BT 3.5t version is also sold; figures shown are for the 2700kg version.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
Brian James Digger Plant 2: 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. Ifor Williams GH94BT: Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Are these figures reliable?
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