Head to head
Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.5m (5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is 301kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.5m (5ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 301kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 609kg | 910kg |
| Internal bed | 2.79m x 1.31m | 4.285m x 1.84m |
| Payload | - | 2590kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc, Ifor Williams GH146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH Plant with DigaDoc if...
- you want one that is 301kg 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
Buy or hire the GH146 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.5m (5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.5m (5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is 301kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is a a plant trailer fitted with the manufacturer's DigaDoc load-tracking system; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc. It is 301kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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