Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams GH94BT
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 27kg lighter empty and carries 18kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 has a bed 1cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 weighs 27kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH94BT carries 18kg more.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 has a bed 1cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams GH94BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 530kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2170kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 2.79m x 1.31m |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams GH94BT. 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 has a bed 1cm longer
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 GH94BT if...
- you want one that is 27kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 18kg more
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 27kg lighter empty and carries 18kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 has a bed 1cm longer. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Ifor Williams GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT. It is 27kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT, by 18kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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