Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Brian James Digger Plant has a bed 17cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Digger Plant has a bed 17cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | 3.03m x 1.57m |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 690kg |
| Payload | - | 2810kg |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 has a bed 17cm longer
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 GX105 HD if...
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
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 GX105 HD?
The Brian James Digger Plant has a bed 17cm longer. The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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