Head to head
Brian James General Plant vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 142kg more and has a bed 6cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 142kg more.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH126 has a bed 6cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James General Plant | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2593kg | 2735kg |
| Internal bed | 3.6m x 1.8m | 3.66m x 1.84m |
| Axles | Tri-axle (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 765kg |
Sources: Brian James General Plant, Ifor Williams GH126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the General Plant if...
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 GH126 if...
- you want one that carries 142kg more
- you want one that has a bed 6cm longer
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James General Plant and the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 142kg more and has a bed 6cm longer. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which carries more, the Brian James General Plant or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 142kg.
Can I tow the Brian James General Plant or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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