Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc
The Bateson 26MD is 109kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc weighs 109kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 609kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, 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 26MD if...
- you want one that is 109kg lighter empty
A compact plant trailer built to carry a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini excavator plus buckets and attachments. It is a common sight behind pickups on groundworks and landscaping jobs, sized to stay within an unbraked or standard car licence towing limit.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the GH Plant with DigaDoc if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg 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 26MD and the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Bateson 26MD is 109kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; 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 26MD or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 109kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD 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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