Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 29cm longer. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 214kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc weighs 214kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc has a bed 29cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 609kg |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | 2.79m x 1.31m |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, 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 GD85 if...
- you want one that is 214kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Buy or hire the GH Plant with DigaDoc if...
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 29cm 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 Ifor Williams GD85 and the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 29cm longer. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 214kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; 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 GD85 or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 214kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 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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