Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Brian James Eco Plant is 210kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 900kg heavier gross and has a bed 74cm (2.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 weighs 210kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH1054 has a bed 74cm (2.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 657kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 660kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | 2840kg |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | 3.04m x 1.62m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Ifor Williams GH1054. 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 210kg 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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 74cm (2.5ft) longer
- you want one that carries 657kg more
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 210kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 900kg heavier gross and has a bed 74cm (2.5ft) longer. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 210kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 657kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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