Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Ifor Williams GH94BT
The Ifor Williams GH94BT has a bed 49cm (1.5ft) longer and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is 80kg lighter empty and carries 13kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH94BT has a bed 49cm (1.5ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH94BT weighs 80kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH94BT is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Eco Plant carries 13kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Ifor Williams GH94BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 530kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | 2170kg |
| 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 GH94BT. 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 80kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 13kg more
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 GH94BT if...
- you want one that has a bed 49cm (1.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT has a bed 49cm (1.5ft) longer and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is 80kg lighter empty and carries 13kg more. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Ifor Williams GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH94BT.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Brian James Eco Plant, by 13kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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