Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 675kg |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Ifor Williams LM126. 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 LM126 if...
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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