Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams HB510XL
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 733kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 58kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 733kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 58kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams HB510XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 1290kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2210kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
| Internal width | - | 1.74m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams HB510XL. 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 733kg 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 HB510XL if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 58kg more
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 733kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 58kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 733kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL, by 58kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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