Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc
The Bateson 35MD is rated 800kg heavier gross and has a bed 24cm longer. The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is 116kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 116kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Bateson 35MD has a bed 24cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 609kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 2.79m x 1.31m |
| Payload | 2775kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, 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 35MD if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 24cm longer
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Buy or hire the GH Plant with DigaDoc if...
- you want one that is 116kg lighter empty
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 35MD and the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Bateson 35MD is rated 800kg heavier gross and has a bed 24cm longer. The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is 116kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant 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 35MD or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc. It is 116kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD 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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