Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is 341kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 341kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 609kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, 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 48LT if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the GH Plant with DigaDoc if...
- you want one that is 341kg 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 48LT and the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is 341kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock 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 48LT or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc. It is 341kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.