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 13 September 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.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH94 carries 17kg more.
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
- you want one that carries 17kg more
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
- 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.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94, by 17kg.
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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