Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 208kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 583kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 weighs 208kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 583kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Internal length | - | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams GX126. 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 GX126 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 583kg more
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 208kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 583kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 208kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX126.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 583kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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