Head to head
AJC Group Ecosmart 12 vs Groundhog GP 500 D
The AJC Group Ecosmart 12 is 650kg lighter empty. The Groundhog GP 500 D is 1.39m (4.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Groundhog GP 500 D weighs 650kg more empty.
- Length: the Groundhog GP 500 D is 1.39m (4.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| AJC Group Ecosmart 12 | Groundhog GP 500 D | |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 People (open plan layout) | 12-14 people |
| Length | 3615 mm | 5000 mm |
| Unladen weight | 1650 kg | 2,300 kg |
| Gross weight | 1800 kg | - |
| Payload | 150 kg | - |
| Generator | - | 6 kVA |
| Possible gross weight | - | 3,000 kg |
Sources: AJC Group Ecosmart 12, Groundhog GP 500 D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Ecosmart 12 if...
- you want one that is 650kg lighter empty
A compact towable welfare unit for small crews on UK building sites, utility works and events. It has a canteen with bench seating, a separate toilet and drying room, heating and hot water on demand, and sets up on hydraulic axles.
Full Ecosmart 12 specifications →Buy or hire the GP 500 D if...
- you want one that is 1.39m (4.5ft) longer
Larger towable welfare unit for bigger site teams and rental fleets. Canteen, toilet and generator in one unit that can be positioned on site by one person.
Full GP 500 D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the AJC Group Ecosmart 12 and the Groundhog GP 500 D?
The AJC Group Ecosmart 12 is 650kg lighter empty. The Groundhog GP 500 D is 1.39m (4.5ft) longer. The AJC Group Ecosmart 12 is a 12ft towable hybrid welfare unit with canteen, drying room and toilet; the Groundhog GP 500 D is a twin-axle mobile welfare unit for 12 to 14 people.
Which is lighter, the AJC Group Ecosmart 12 or the Groundhog GP 500 D?
The AJC Group Ecosmart 12. It is 650kg lighter empty than the Groundhog GP 500 D.
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