Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams HB610
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 893kg lighter empty and carries 102kg more. The Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB610 weighs 893kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 102kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams HB610 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 1450kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2050kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
| Internal width | - | 2.07m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams HB610. 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 893kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 102kg more
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 HB610 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Bought by owners with two large horses, up to 17.2hh, who need the widest and roomiest trailer Ifor Williams builds at 3500kg, rather than stepping up to a horsebox lorry.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams HB610?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 893kg lighter empty and carries 102kg more. The Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Ifor Williams HB610 is a ifor Williams' largest standard double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams HB610?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 893kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB610.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams HB610?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 102kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams HB610 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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