Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Brian James Eco Plant is 285kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 582kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 285kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 582kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 735kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | 2765kg |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 285kg 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 LM146 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 582kg more
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 285kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 582kg more. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 285kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 582kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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