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Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc

The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 349kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 120V Van Trailer
Bateson 120V Van Trailer - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk
Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc
Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc - image: Ifor Williams Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 120V Van TrailerIfor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc
Gross weight750kg2700kg
Unladen weight260kg609kg
Payload490kg-
Internal length2050mm-
Internal width1150mm-
Internal height1200mm-
BrakesUnbraked-
Internal bed-2.79m x 1.31m

Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 349kg lighter empty

A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.

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Buy or hire the GH Plant with DigaDoc if...

  • you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross

Bought by plant hire and groundworks firms that need to prove what left the yard and where it went, since DigaDoc records load movements electronically on top of the standard GH plant trailer chassis. It is the same GH94 base trailer as the plain GH94, with the tracking hardware added.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?

The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 349kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is a a plant trailer fitted with the manufacturer's DigaDoc load-tracking system.

Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?

The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 349kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc.

Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc 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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