Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Ifor Williams GH94
The Ifor Williams GH94 has a bed 49cm (1.5ft) longer and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH94 has a bed 49cm (1.5ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH94 weighs 50kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH94 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Ifor Williams GH94 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 500kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | 2200kg |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | 2.79m x 1.31m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Ifor Williams GH94. 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 50kg 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 GH94 if...
- you want one that has a bed 49cm (1.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The entry point of Ifor Williams' plant range, bought by landscapers and groundworkers who need to move a single mini digger or similar and want to keep unladen weight low so more of the 2700kg gross is usable payload.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94 has a bed 49cm (1.5ft) longer and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is 50kg lighter empty. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Ifor Williams GH94 is a a compact plant trailer for mini diggers and skid-steers.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH94.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GH94 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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