Head to head
Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc vs Ifor Williams P8e
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and has a bed 28cm longer. The Ifor Williams P8e is 391kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc weighs 391kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc has a bed 28cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | Ifor Williams P8e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 609kg | 218kg |
| Internal bed | 2.79m x 1.31m | 2.51m x 1.45m |
| Payload | - | 532kg |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc, Ifor Williams P8e. 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 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 28cm 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 P8e if...
- you want one that is 391kg lighter empty
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
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 P8e?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and has a bed 28cm longer. The Ifor Williams P8e is 391kg 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 P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 391kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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