Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Ifor Williams GX125 HD
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD has a bed 46cm (1.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD has a bed 46cm (1.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Ifor Williams GX125 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | 3.66m x 1.57m |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 760kg |
| Payload | - | 2740kg |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Ifor Williams GX125 HD. 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 GX125 HD if...
- you want one that has a bed 46cm (1.5ft) longer
For plant hire firms carrying longer machines such as excavators with extended dipper arms or tracked dumpers that need the extra bed length over the GX105HD.
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 GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD has a bed 46cm (1.5ft) 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 GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty plant trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Ifor Williams GX125 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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