Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Ifor Williams HB403
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Ifor Williams HB403 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1600kg |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 767kg |
| Payload | - | 833kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.08m |
| Internal width | - | 1.30m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Ifor Williams HB403. 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 1.9 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 HB403 if...
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 1.9 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 HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Ifor Williams HB403 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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