Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Ifor Williams GD105
The Ifor Williams GD105 has a bed 81cm (2.5ft) longer and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is 135kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GD105 has a bed 81cm (2.5ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 weighs 135kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Ifor Williams GD105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 585kg |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Ifor Williams GD105. 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 135kg 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 GD105 if...
- you want one that has a bed 81cm (2.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Ifor Williams GD105 has a bed 81cm (2.5ft) longer and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is 135kg lighter empty. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 135kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD105.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GD105 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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