Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 658kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 133kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 658kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD weighs 133kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD has a bed 23cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 690kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2810kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 3.03m x 1.57m |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 133kg 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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that carries 658kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 23cm longer
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
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 GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 658kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 133kg lighter empty. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 133kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105 HD.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 658kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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