Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams BV105
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 178kg lighter empty and carries 187kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 weighs 178kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 187kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams BV105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 1965kg |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | Twin (dual) |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.00m |
| Internal width | - | 1.47m |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams BV105. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that is 178kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 187kg more
Fits landscapers and small contractors running a micro or mini excavator that does not need the bigger bed of the standard Digger Plant. The lower unladen weight leaves more of the gross rating free for the machine itself.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 178kg lighter empty and carries 187kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 178kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV105.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 187kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams BV105 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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