Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc
The Brian James Eco Plant is 159kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc has a bed 49cm (1.5ft) longer and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc weighs 159kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc has a bed 49cm (1.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 609kg |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | 2.79m x 1.31m |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc. 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 159kg 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 GH Plant with DigaDoc if...
- you want one that has a bed 49cm (1.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
Bought by plant hire and groundworks firms that need to prove what left the yard and where it went, since DigaDoc records load movements electronically on top of the standard GH plant trailer chassis. It is the same GH94 base trailer as the plain GH94, with the tracking hardware added.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 159kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc has a bed 49cm (1.5ft) longer and 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 GH Plant with DigaDoc is a a plant trailer fitted with the manufacturer's DigaDoc load-tracking system.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 159kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc 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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