Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is 251kg lighter empty and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 251kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 609kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | - |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, 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 Deauville if...
Bateson's standard horsebox trailer, fitted with a saddle rack and cover as standard, for owners of one or two horses up to 17 hands. It is positioned as a simple alternative to the pricier continental horsebox brands.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the GH Plant with DigaDoc if...
- you want one that is 251kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 400kg 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 Deauville and the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is 251kg lighter empty and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; 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 Deauville or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc. It is 251kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville 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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