Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams LM167
The Ifor Williams LM167 has a bed 1.97m (6.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 288kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM167 has a bed 1.97m (6.5ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 weighs 288kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM167 carries 503kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams LM167 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 845kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2655kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 4.77m x 2.25m |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams LM167. 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 288kg 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 LM167 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 503kg more
For operators carrying wide loads such as pallets in double rows or plant machinery, taking the LM166's length and adding the range's 2.25m wide-bed option.
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 LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167 has a bed 1.97m (6.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 288kg 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 LM167 is a a long, wide flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 288kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM167.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167, by 503kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams LM167 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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