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Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and has a bed 69cm (2.5ft) longer. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 271kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc weighs 271kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc has a bed 69cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 609kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | 2.79m x 1.31m |
| Payload | 412kg | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping 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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 271kg lighter empty
A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the GH Plant with DigaDoc if...
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 69cm (2.5ft) longer
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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and has a bed 69cm (2.5ft) longer. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 271kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping 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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 271kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping 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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