Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Brian James Eco Plant is 460kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.99m (6.5ft) longer and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 460kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.99m (6.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 407kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 910kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | 4.285m x 1.84m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 460kg 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.99m (6.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 407kg more
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
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 GH146?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 460kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.99m (6.5ft) longer and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 460kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 407kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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