Head to head
Ifor Williams BV106 vs Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is 291kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 weighs 291kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV106 | Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) | 609kg |
| Overall length | 4.70m | - |
| Internal load length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Payload | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV106, 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 BV106 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full BV106 specifications →Buy or hire the GH Plant with DigaDoc if...
- you want one that is 291kg 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 Ifor Williams BV106 and the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is 291kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions.; 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 Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc. It is 291kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV106.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV106 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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