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Ifor Williams GD84 vs Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc

The Ifor Williams GD84 is 159kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GD84
Ifor Williams GD84 - image: blains.co.uk
Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc
Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc - image: Ifor Williams Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GD84Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc
Gross weight2700kg2700kg
Unladen weight450kg609kg
Payload2250kg-
Internal length2.55m-
Internal width1.25m-
AxlesTwin-
Internal bed-2.79m x 1.31m

Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, 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 GD84 if...

  • you want one that is 159kg lighter empty

A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.

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Full GD84 specifications →

Buy or hire the GH Plant with DigaDoc if...

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.

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Full GH Plant with DigaDoc specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD84 and the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?

The Ifor Williams GD84 is 159kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside 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 Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?

The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 159kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 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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