Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 118kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 118kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams LM126. 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 118kg 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 LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 118kg 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 LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 118kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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