Head to head
Brian James General Plant vs Ifor Williams Eventa L
The Brian James General Plant carries 1,045kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James General Plant carries 1,045kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James General Plant | Ifor Williams Eventa L | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2593kg | 1548kg |
| Internal bed | 3.6m x 1.8m | - |
| Axles | Tri-axle (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1952kg |
| Internal length | - | 5.22m |
| Internal width | - | 2.21m |
Sources: Brian James General Plant, Ifor Williams Eventa L. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the General Plant if...
- you want one that carries 1,045kg more
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Eventa L if...
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James General Plant and the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Brian James General Plant carries 1,045kg more. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; the Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James General Plant or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Brian James General Plant, by 1,045kg.
Can I tow the Brian James General Plant or the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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