Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Ifor Williams GX106
The Brian James Eco Plant is 265kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 900kg heavier gross and has a bed 73cm (2.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 weighs 265kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX106 has a bed 73cm (2.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 602kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Ifor Williams GX106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 715kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | 2785kg |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | 3.03m x 1.84m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Ifor Williams GX106. 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 265kg 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 GX106 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 73cm (2.5ft) longer
- you want one that carries 602kg more
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 265kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 900kg heavier gross and has a bed 73cm (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 GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 265kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX106.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 602kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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