Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Brian James Eco Plant is 170kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 697kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 weighs 170kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 697kg more.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM106 has a bed 71cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 620kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | 2880kg |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | 3.01m x 1.98m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Ifor Williams LM106. 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 170kg 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 LM106 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 697kg more
- you want one that has a bed 71cm (2.5ft) longer
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 170kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 697kg more. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 170kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM106.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 697kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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