Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 53kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 53kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Payload | 2152kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.53m |
| Internal length | - | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 53kg 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 TA5 if...
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 53kg 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 TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 53kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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