Head to head
Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc vs Ifor Williams P5
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 1.26m (4ft) longer. The Ifor Williams P5 is 468kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc weighs 468kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc has a bed 1.26m (4ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 609kg | 141kg |
| Internal bed | 2.79m x 1.31m | 1.53m x 1.02m |
| Payload | - | 359kg |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc, Ifor Williams P5. 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 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 1.26m (4ft) 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 P5 if...
- you want one that is 468kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
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 P5?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 1.26m (4ft) longer. The Ifor Williams P5 is 468kg 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 P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 468kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc or the Ifor Williams P5 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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