Head to head
Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 700kg heavier gross and is 166kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 166kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 609kg | 775kg |
| Internal bed | 2.79m x 1.31m | - |
| Payload | - | 1225kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 166kg 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 HBE506 if...
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 700kg heavier gross and is 166kg 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 HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc. It is 166kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc or the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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