Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams GX106
The Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 633kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 158kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 633kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 weighs 158kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX106 has a bed 23cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams GX106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 715kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2785kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 3.03m x 1.84m |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams GX106. 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 158kg 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 GX106 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 633kg more
- you want one that has a bed 23cm longer
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 633kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 158kg 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 GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 158kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX106.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 633kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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