Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Ifor Williams BV105
The Brian James Eco Plant is 285kg lighter empty and carries 218kg more. The Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 weighs 285kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Eco Plant carries 218kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Ifor Williams BV105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 735kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | 1965kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin (dual) |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.00m |
| Internal width | - | 1.47m |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Ifor Williams BV105. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
- you want one that is 285kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 218kg more
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 285kg lighter empty and carries 218kg more. The Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 285kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV105.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Brian James Eco Plant, by 218kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams BV105 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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