Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Brian James Eco Plant is 530kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 337kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 530kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 337kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 980kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | 2520kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin (dual) |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.60m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Ifor Williams BV126. 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 530kg lighter empty
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 BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 337kg more
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 530kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 337kg more. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 530kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 337kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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