Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Brian James Eco Plant is 90kg lighter empty and carries 23kg more. The Ifor Williams GX84 has a bed 15cm longer and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 weighs 90kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX84 has a bed 15cm longer.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Eco Plant carries 23kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 540kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | 2160kg |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | 2.45m x 1.27m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 90kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 23kg 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that has a bed 15cm longer
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 90kg lighter empty and carries 23kg more. The Ifor Williams GX84 has a bed 15cm longer and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 90kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX84.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Brian James Eco Plant, by 23kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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