Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Ifor Williams HB111
The Ifor Williams HB111 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB111 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Ifor Williams HB111 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Size | - | 15ft3in x 7ft3in x 9ft |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Ifor Williams HB111. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
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 HB111 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
Ifor Williams HB111, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Horseboxes and horse trailers like this are chosen by private owners and competition yards moving horses to shows, vets and new yards.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Ifor Williams HB111?
The Ifor Williams HB111 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 HB111 is a horsebox or horse trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams HB111 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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