Model against model
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams GX84
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 GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 540kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2160kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 2.45m x 1.27m |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Brian James Digger Plant 2 figures and full Ifor Williams GX84 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 GX84 if...
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Manufacturer lists identical skids and ramp variants at this size; figures shown are for the ramp version.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams GX84?
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 GX84: An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Are these figures reliable?
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