Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Ifor Williams HB510XL
The Brian James Eco Plant is 840kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 27kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 840kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 27kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Ifor Williams HB510XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 1290kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | 2210kg |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
| Internal width | - | 1.74m |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Ifor Williams HB510XL. 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 840kg 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 HB510XL if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 27kg more
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 840kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 27kg more. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 840kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL, by 27kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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