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Brian James General Plant vs Ifor Williams GH1054BT

The Brian James General Plant carries 31kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James General Plant
Brian James General Plant - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
Ifor Williams GH1054BT
Ifor Williams GH1054BT - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James General PlantIfor Williams GH1054BT
Payload2593kg2562kg (trailer fitted with adjustable shoes, side guides, blade stop and excavator arm holder)
Gross weight3500kg-
Internal bed3.6m x 1.8m-
AxlesTri-axle (12in wheels)-
Internal length-3.04m (9' 11")
Internal width-1.62m (5' 4")
Gross vehicle weight-3500kg (3.5 Ton)

Sources: Brian James General Plant, Ifor Williams GH1054BT. 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 31kg 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.

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Buy or hire the GH1054BT if...

Ifor Williams GH1054BT, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James General Plant and the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?

The Brian James General Plant carries 31kg more. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; the Ifor Williams GH1054BT is a plant trailer.

Which carries more, the Brian James General Plant or the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?

The Brian James General Plant, by 31kg.

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