Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Ifor Williams BV64e
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Ifor Williams BV64e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 200kg |
| Payload | - | 300kg |
| Internal length | - | 1.85m |
| Internal width | - | 1.15m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Ifor Williams BV64e. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
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 BV64e if...
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine; the Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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