Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 100kg heavier gross and carries 67kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 67kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 450kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Ifor Williams GD84. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 67kg more
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
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 GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 100kg heavier gross and carries 67kg more. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 67kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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