Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams LM105
The Ifor Williams LM105 carries 743kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 48kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM105 carries 743kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM105 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM105 weighs 48kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM105 has a bed 21cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams LM105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 605kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2895kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 3.01m x 1.68m |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams LM105. 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 48kg 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 LM105 if...
- you want one that carries 743kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 21cm longer
A workhorse flatbed for farmers, landscapers and small hauliers moving bagged materials, bales or machinery with dropsides, sized to fit most towing vehicles rated to 3500kg.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams LM105?
The Ifor Williams LM105 carries 743kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 48kg 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 LM105 is a a general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams LM105?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 48kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM105.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams LM105?
The Ifor Williams LM105, by 743kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams LM105 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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