Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams TT3017
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 313kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 weighs 313kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams TT3017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 870-880kg depending on tyre specification |
| Payload | 2152kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Internal body | - | 3.01m x 1.62m (9ft 9in x 5ft 6in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams TT3017. 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 313kg 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 TT3017 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A mid-size powered tipper used by groundworkers, agricultural contractors and self-builders moving muck, aggregate and spoil. The electric tipping ram is what you are paying for over a hand-winch tipper, and on a trailer used weekly it earns that back quickly.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams TT3017?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 313kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 800kg 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 TT3017 is a tipping trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams TT3017?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 313kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TT3017.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams TT3017 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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