Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 259kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc weighs 259kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 609kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, 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 12LT if...
- you want one that is 259kg lighter empty
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the GH Plant with DigaDoc if...
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes 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.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 259kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; 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 12LT or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 259kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT 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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