Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Brian James Digger Plant has a bed 19cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Digger Plant has a bed 19cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | 3.01m x 1.98m |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 620kg |
| Payload | - | 2880kg |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Ifor Williams LM106. 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 19cm 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 LM106 if...
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Brian James Digger Plant has a bed 19cm 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 LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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