Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Brian James Eco Plant is 225kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 225kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 675kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Ifor Williams LM126. 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 225kg 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 LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 225kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 225kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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