Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Twin (dual) |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 980kg |
| Payload | - | 2520kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.60m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Ifor Williams BV126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
Used by groundworkers and plant hire firms to move a mini digger between sites behind a pickup or 4x4. Its bed size and gross weight target machines around the 3 to 3.5 tonne mark rather than heavier plant.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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