Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Brian James Eco Plant is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Eco Plant is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Eco Plant weighs 50kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
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 CT136 if...
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Brian James Eco Plant is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 50kg lighter empty. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Brian James Eco Plant.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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