Head to head
Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 84kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc has a bed 35cm (1ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc weighs 84kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc has a bed 35cm (1ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 609kg | 525kg |
| Internal bed | 2.79m x 1.31m | 2.44m x 1.52m |
| Payload | - | 2975kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 has a bed 35cm (1ft) 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
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 84kg lighter empty
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
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 LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 84kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc has a bed 35cm (1ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is a a plant trailer fitted with the manufacturer's DigaDoc load-tracking system; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 84kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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