Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 has a bed 35cm (1ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX84 is 17kg lighter empty and carries 8kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 has a bed 35cm (1ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 weighs 17kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX84 carries 8kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | 540kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2160kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 2.45m x 1.27m |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 35cm (1ft) 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is 17kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 8kg more
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 has a bed 35cm (1ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX84 is 17kg lighter empty and carries 8kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 17kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84, by 8kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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