Head to head
Brian James General Plant vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Brian James General Plant has a bed 57cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 217kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James General Plant has a bed 57cm (2ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 217kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James General Plant | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2593kg | 2810kg |
| Internal bed | 3.6m x 1.8m | 3.03m x 1.57m |
| Axles | Tri-axle (12in wheels) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 690kg |
Sources: Brian James General Plant, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 has a bed 57cm (2ft) longer
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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that carries 217kg more
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
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 GX105 HD?
The Brian James General Plant has a bed 57cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 217kg more. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James General Plant or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 217kg.
Can I tow the Brian James General Plant or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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