Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.97m (6.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 238kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.97m (6.5ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 weighs 238kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 553kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 795kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2705kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 4.77m x 1.98m |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams LM166. 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 238kg 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 LM166 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.97m (6.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 553kg more
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.97m (6.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 238kg 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 LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 238kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 553kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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