Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 162kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 162kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Payload | 2152kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 162kg 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
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 162kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 162kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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